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engine
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. engine
  2. 2. Engine
The mechanical device that converts fuel or energy into motion, used to power vehicles, machines, and other equipment. This loanword from English is widely used in everyday Japanese when talking about cars, motorcycles, and machinery.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My brain just isn't firing today.

Sentence 2

The sound of a car engine keeps rumbling in front of the house.

Sentence 3

Hey! Turn that engine off already!

Sentence 4

"Let's start the engine and get going," he said.

Sentence 5

No way, it started on the first try!