Vocab Info

A2 Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

作動(さどう)operation, functioning, running

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

      1.

      operation, functioning, running

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    作動 【さどう】

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    • Anime Top 4,900

    Examples

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      安全(あんぜん)装置(そうち)作動(さどう)させましょう。

      Let's put the safety device into operation. {operation, functioning, running}

      • N1

      機械(きかい)(こう):「機械(きかい)作動(さどう)問題(もんだい)があるようです。」

      Mechanic: "It seems there is a problem with the operation of the machine." {operation, functioning, running}

      • N1

      このモーターは自動的(じどうてき)作動(さどう)するようになっています。

      This motor is designed to operate automatically. {operation, functioning, running}

      • N1

      DVDドライブが正常(せいじょう)作動(さどう)しないので業者(ぎょうしゃ)修理(しゅうり)依頼(いらい)しました。

      Since the DVD drive is not functioning properly, I requested a professional to repair it. {operation, functioning, running}

      • N1

      看板(かんばん):「タバコの(けむり)でも火災報知器(かさいほうちき)作動(さどう)してしまいます。ご注意(ちゅうい)(くだ)さい。」

      Signboard: "Even cigarette smoke can trigger the operation of the fire alarm. Please be careful." {operation, functioning, running}

      • N1
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