オートマチック
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Base noun form. A loanword from English used to describe machines or systems that operate automatically without human intervention. Often used in contexts like cars, cameras, or doors.
Theme
User and their friend Ken are at a car dealership, discussing features of a new model they're considering buying.
オートマチック
オートマチック
automatic
Everyday Life & SurvivalTechnology & Devices
Memory Hook
Imagine an 'auto-matic' car that drives itself — 'auto' sounds like オート (ooto), and 'matic' sounds like マチック (machikku). Think: 'Auto-matic' → オートマチック (ootomachikku, 'automatic').
Cultural Note
In Japan, オートマチック (ootomachikku) is commonly used for automatic transmissions in cars, as well as for automatic doors, cameras, and other devices that operate without manual input. It's a loanword from English, reflecting Japan's adoption of Western technology terms.
Forms
Base: オートマチックBase noun form. A loanword from English used to describe machines or systems that operate automatically without human intervention. Often used in contexts like cars, cameras, or doors.