電でん気きで動うごく

Meanings

1

godan verb (-ku), expression

run by electricity; be electrically powered

Describes a device or machine that operates using electricity. The phrase is a straightforward combination of 電気 (electricity) + で (by means of) + 動く (to move/operate).

このおもちゃは電でん気きで動うごく。
This toy runs on electricity.
電でん気きで動うごく車くるまが増ふえている。
Cars that run on electricity are increasing.

Kanji

電electricity
気spirit, mind, air
動move, motion, change

Similar words

電でん動どう
電動 is a noun meaning 'electric-powered' and is often used in compounds like 電動自転車 (electric bicycle). 電気で動く is a more descriptive verbal phrase.
電でん池ちで動うごく
電池で動く specifically means 'runs on batteries', while 電気で動く is broader and can include corded electric power.

Etymology

A transparent compound of 電気 (electricity) + で (instrumental particle) + 動く (to move). No special historical derivation.