Translation of Japanese word "電池" to English
電池
でんち
[denchi]
IPA: /denchi/
Meaning
NounA device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells.
How to use
電池 (denchi) — 'battery / cell'. 乾電池 (kandenchi) — dry cell battery. 充電池 — rechargeable battery.
🇬🇧 English
battery
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 電池
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): でんち
Romaji Transcription: denchi
Example Sentences
電池が切れています。
でんちがきれています。
The battery is dead.
新しい電池を買いました。
あたらしいでんちをかいました。
I bought a new battery.
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Common phrases
- 乾電池— dry cell battery
- 電池が切れる— battery runs out
- 電池を交換する— replace battery
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Frequency rank: #580 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "電池" mean?▼
The Japanese word "電池" means "battery" in English.
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The word "電池" is read as "でんち" (denchi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A device for storing electricity.".
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