マシン
also: マシーン
Meanings
1
General term for a mechanical device or apparatus, similar to 機械 but often with a slightly more modern or Western feel.
See also: 機械
The latest machines have been introduced in this factory.
I used a new training machine at the gym.
2
race car; racing motorcycle
Used in motorsports contexts to refer to a racing vehicle, especially in phrases like レーシングマシン.
He aims for victory with his new racing machine.
Usage patterns
- マシンが故障するfor a machine to break down
The machine at the factory broke down and production stopped.
- 〈人〉がマシンに乗るfor a driver/rider to get on the race car or motorcycle
The racer got on his machine and did a lap of the course.
- マシンを操作するto operate a machine
He is good at operating the new machine.
- マシンを開発するto develop a (racing) machine
The team developed a new racing machine.