運転
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Noun meaning 'operation' or 'driving', typically of vehicles. Can be used as a suru-verb in 『運転する』 (unten suru, 'to drive').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend road trip to the countryside. They discuss who will handle the driving duties.
運転
うんてん
operation, driving
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Think of 'unten' as 'under ten'—you need to be under ten years old to start learning driving? No, but it helps remember 『運転』 (unten, 'driving') as operating a vehicle.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『運転』 (unten, 'driving') is common, but public transport is highly efficient. The term is often used in contexts like 『運転免許』 (unten menkyo, 'driver's license') and 『運転手』 (untenshu, 'driver').
Forms
Base: 運転Noun meaning 'operation' or 'driving', typically of vehicles. Can be used as a suru-verb in 『運転する』 (unten suru, 'to drive').