ピストル
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Base noun form. A loanword from English, written in katakana. Used to refer to a handgun or firearm in contexts like crime, military, or entertainment.
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During a safety training session, User asks a police officer, Officer Tanaka, about equipment used in law enforcement.
ピストル
ピストル
pistol
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Memory Hook
Imagine a 'pistol' in a spy movie — it's sleek and makes a 'pistol' sound. 'Pistol' sounds like 『ピストル』 (pisutoru, 'pistol'), easy to remember!
Cultural Note
In Japanese media, 『ピストル』 (pisutoru, 'pistol') often appears in action films, anime, and video games, symbolizing danger or law enforcement. It's a common loanword from English.
Forms
Base: ピストルBase noun form. A loanword from English, written in katakana. Used to refer to a handgun or firearm in contexts like crime, military, or entertainment.