Translation of Japanese word "飛行機" to English
飛行機
ひこうき
[hikouki]
IPA: /hikoːki/
Meaning
NounA powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings: a fixed-wing aircraft with at least one engine or electric motor.
How to use
飛行機 (hikouki) — 'airplane / plane'. 飛行機で行く — go by plane. 格安航空 — low-cost carrier (LCC).
🇬🇧 English
airplane
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 飛行機
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ひこうき
Romaji Transcription: hikouki
Example Sentences
飛行機で東京に行きます。
ひこうき で とうきょう に いきます。
I'm going to Tokyo by airplane.
飛行機のチケットを買いました。
ひこうき の ちけっと を かいました。
I bought an airplane ticket.
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Common phrases
- 飛行機のチケット— airplane ticket
- 飛行機に乗る— board airplane
- 飛行機が遅れる— airplane is delayed
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Frequency rank: #587 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "飛行機" mean?▼
The Japanese word "飛行機" means "airplane" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "飛行機"?▼
The word "飛行機" is read as "ひこうき" (hikouki). 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: "Refers to a vehicle that flies through the air.".
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