風車
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Noun meaning a windmill, a machine that uses wind power to turn blades. Example: 『風車が回る』 (fūsha ga mawaru, 'the windmill turns').
Theme
During a weekend trip to the countryside, User and their friend Kenji are exploring a rural area and come across an old windmill.
風車
ふうしゃ
windmill
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Picture a 'wind' (風 kaze) turning a 'wheel' (車 kuruma) — a windmill! 'Wind-wheel' → 風車 (fūsha, 'windmill').
Cultural Note
Windmills, or 『風車』 (fūsha), are less common in Japan than in some Western countries, but they appear in rural areas for energy or as decorative elements in gardens and festivals.
Forms
Base: 風車Noun meaning a windmill, a machine that uses wind power to turn blades. Example: 『風車が回る』 (fūsha ga mawaru, 'the windmill turns').