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A2 Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

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

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

      1.

      starting (a machine, engine, etc.)

    2. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

      2.

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

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    始動 【しどう】

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    Examples

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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 was activated. {starting (in machines), activation}

      • 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!" {starting (in machines), activation}

      • 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. {starting (in machines), activation}

      • 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 activation last month?" {starting (in machines), activation}

      • 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: "This machine has a fast activation speed, so you can start using it immediately." {starting (in machines), activation}

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