モーター
also: モータ
Meanings
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Refers to an electric motor or an engine that provides motive power. In everyday Japanese, モーター typically means an electric motor, while エンジン is more common for internal combustion engines.
The motor of this electric fan is very quiet.
The motor broke down and the car stopped moving.
Usage patterns
- モーターが回るthe motor turns/spins
When I flipped the switch, the motor started spinning.
- モーターを動かすto run/operate a motor
I studied the mechanism for running a motor with batteries.
- モーターが止まるthe motor stops
It has a safety device that stops the motor when it overheats.