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自動操縦装置 (じどうそうじゅうそうち) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

自じ動どう操そう縦じゅう装そう置ち

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Meanings

1

Refers to the device or system that automatically controls a vehicle, especially aircraft and ships.

パイロットは自じ動どう操そう縦じゅう装そう置ちを作さ動どうさせた

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The pilot activated the autopilot.

Kanji

自oneself
動move, motion, change
操maneuver, manipulate, operate
縦vertical, length, height
装attire, dress, pretend
置placement, put, set

Related words

オートパイロット
オートパイロット is a common loanword synonym, often used in casual or general contexts, while 自動操縦装置 is a more formal, technical term.

Built from

自じ動どう操そう縦じゅう+装そう置ち

Etymology

Compound of 自動 (automatic) + 操縦 (steering, piloting) + 装置 (device, equipment).