gear change; shifting gears
Refers to the act of changing gears in a vehicle or machine. Common in automotive and cycling contexts.
マニュアル車では、ギアチェンジをスムーズに行うことが大切だ。
In a manual car, it's important to shift gears smoothly.
自転車のギアチェンジがうまくいかない。
The gear change on my bicycle isn't working well.
Spelling with an interpunct, sometimes used for clarity.
Loanword from English 'gear change'.