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VocabJLPT N3

pilot

Noun

Definitions

1. pilot
2. Pilot

This katakana loanword refers to a pilot, the person who flies an aircraft. It is used both for professional airline pilots and in broader contexts such as military or private aviation. In Japanese media and conversation, it is a recognizable and commonly used term for this occupation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

We have updated the pilot duty roster.

Sentence 2

What kind of training do pilots do to build their nerves?

Sentence 3

Do pilots really not get nervous?

Sentence 4

"The responsibility that comes with being a pilot is immense," she said.

Sentence 5

Turns out pilots are only human — mistakes scare them too.