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運転

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 運転

んてん
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #4477
1

Intransitive verb

operation (of a machine); running; working

Examples
現在50台の機械が運転中です。
Fifty of the machines are running at the present time.
2

driving (a vehicle)

Examples
キャロルはレンタカーを運転しています。
Carol is driving a rent-a-car.
3

use (of capital, funds, etc.); management; investment

Examples
君は資金をうまく運転しなくてはならない。
You must employ your capital well.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 255
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

carry
luck
destiny
fate
lot
transport
progress
advance

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ウン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はこ.ぶ
11 strokes
Frequency: 327
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

revolve
turn around
change

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ころ.がる
ころ.げる
ころ.がす
ころ.ぶ
まろ.ぶ
うたた
うつ.る
くる.めく
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