発電機 (hatsudenki) Japanese meaning: generator | KotomoraWe prepared a generator in case of a power outage.
A large generator is operating in this factory.
Usage patterns
発電機を回すto turn/spin a generator (to make it produce electricity)
The power of water turns the generator to produce electricity.
発電機を設置するto install a generator
We installed a generator at home in case of a disaster.
発電機が故障するfor a generator to break down
The factory's generator broke down and the power went out.
発電機で〈物〉を動かすto run something using a generator
During a blackout, we run the refrigerator using a generator.