Word details
発電
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 発電
Dictionary
Entry
1
generation of electricity; power generation
Examples
原子力が発電に使われている。
Nuclear power is used to generate electricity.
2
Obsolete term
sending a telegram; telegraphing
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
発
9 strokes
Frequency: 32
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
departure
discharge
publish
emit
start from
disclose
counter for gunshots
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハツ
ホツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
あば.く
おこ.る
つか.わす
はな.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ば
わ
電
13 strokes
Frequency: 268
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
electricity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
デン
發
12 strokes
Meanings
departure
publish
emit
start from
disclose
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハツ
ホツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
あば.く
おこ.る
つか.わす
はな.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ば
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