オートマチック
also: オートマティック
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
Describes something that operates by itself without manual intervention. Used as a no-adjective or na-adjective.
This camera focuses automatically.
The automatic door opened.
2
automatic firearm
Refers to a firearm capable of continuous firing. Often used in news or technical contexts.
The suspect was carrying an automatic firearm.
3
abbreviation
Abbreviation of オートマチックトランスミッション. Common in automotive contexts.
See also: オートマチックトランスミッション
His car has an automatic transmission.
Usage patterns
- オートマチックな〈物〉an automatic ~ (device, machine, etc.)
The entrance to this building has an automatic door.
- 〈物〉をオートマチックに切り替えるto switch ~ over to automatic (transmission)
I switched to an automatic transmission with the new car.
- オートマチックを持つto carry an automatic (firearm)
The man was carrying an automatic firearm.
- オートマチックに〈動詞〉to do something automatically
This machine moves automatically.