🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

機械

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kikai

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Machine/məˈʃiːn/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"この機械は生産効率を向上させました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A device that uses mechanical power to perform a particular task.

    "The factory installed a new machine to increase production efficiency."
  2. 2

    A system or structure that operates according to a set of rules or principles.

    "The political machine in the city was known for its influence over local elections."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'machine' originates from the Latin 'machina', which in turn comes from the Greek 'mākhana', meaning 'device' or 'instrument'. The term evolved through the Middle Ages to refer to mechanical devices used in various trades and crafts.

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