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A2 Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

始動(しどう)starting (in machines), activation

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    1. Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        starting (a machine, engine, etc.)

      2. 2.

        starting (a project, plan, etc.), beginning, initiation, going into action

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    始動 【しどう】

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      政権(せいけん)()わり、(しん)体制(たいせい)始動(しどう)した。

      The government changed and the new regime began.

      • N1

      部長(ぶちょう):「(あたら)しいプロジェクトを始動(しどう)しよう!」

      Department Head: 'Let's start the new project!'

      • N1

      (くるま)(かぎ)()()んで(ひね)るとエンジンが始動(しどう)します。

      When you insert and turn the car key, the engine starts up.

      • N1

      社長(しゃちょう):「先月(せんげつ)始動(しどう)したプロジェクトは(いま)どうなっているのかね?」

      President: 'What's the current status of the project that started last month?'

      • N1

      店員(てんいん):「この機械(きかい)始動(しどう)するまでの速度(そくど)(はや)く、すぐにお使(つか)いいただけます。」

      Shop Assistant: 'The speed at which this machine activates is fast, so you can start using it immediately.'

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