モーター

もーたー
noun
motor; electric motor
technology
1. motor; electric motor
A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion. Used broadly for electric motors in appliances, vehicles, and industrial equipment.
モーターが回(まわ)っている。
The motor is running.
モーターの音(おと)がうるさい。
The motor is noisy.
電気(でんき)モーターで動(うご)く自動車(じどうしゃ)が増(ふ)えている。
Cars powered by electric motors are increasing.

A loanword from English "motor." In Japanese, モーター typically refers to electric motors specifically, while エンジン is used for internal combustion engines. This distinction differs from English where "motor" can refer to either.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • エンジン: engine — typically for internal combustion engines (gasoline, diesel)
  • 発動機(はつどうき): engine, motor — a more technical Japanese term, less common in everyday speech
  • 動力(どうりょく): motive power — the abstract concept of power that drives machinery

Related Words

Compare: 動力(どうりょく) (motive power)
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