ナビ
Meanings
1
navigation; GPS; car navigation system
abbreviation
Common abbreviation for ナビゲーション, often referring to a car navigation system or GPS device.
See also: ナビゲーション
I set the destination on the car navigation system.
I walked while using the navigation on my smartphone.
Usage patterns
- ナビを使うto use a (car) navigation system
While driving, I used the navigation system to check the route.
- ナビ役を務めるto serve as the navigator (e.g., giving directions on a trip or rally)
My friend acted as the navigator on our drive.
- ナビに従うto follow the navigation system's directions
Following the navigation system's directions, I reached the destination quickly.
- ナビをするto act as navigator, giving directions
He acts as the navigator in rally races.
- ナビを設定するto set a destination on the navigation system
I set the destination on the navigation app before setting off.