Translation guide
The English word 'pedal' can refer to a foot-operated lever on a bicycle, car, piano, or other machine, or to the action of pushing such a lever. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for these meanings.
The foot-operated part of a bicycle that you push to move.
The most common and direct word for a bicycle pedal. Used in everyday speech.
The bicycle pedal broke.
The foot-operated controls in a vehicle.
General term for any car pedal. Often specified with a modifier.
Step on the accelerator pedal.
I pressed the wrong pedal (the brake pedal by mistake).
Short for accelerator pedal. Very common in casual speech.
Short for brake pedal. Used casually.
Clutch pedal. Used mainly for manual transmission vehicles.
The foot lever on a piano that alters the sound.
A foot-operated lever on various devices.
The action of pushing pedals, especially on a bicycle.
ペダル refers to foot-operated controls. ハンドル means handlebar or steering wheel. Saying ハンドル for pedal is incorrect.
アクセルを踏みすぎた。
I stepped on the accelerator too hard.
急ブレーキをかけた。
I slammed on the brakes.
クラッチを踏んでギアを変える。
Step on the clutch and change gears.