No. 2,998 in Japanese
バッテリー
"バッテリー" means "battery" (device for storing electrical energy) or "battery" (baseball term for pitcher and catcher).
In a sentence
このカメラのバッテリーは長時間持つので便利です。
The battery of this camera lasts a long time, so it is convenient.
In this sentence, バッテリー refers to the power source of the camera, highlighting its usage as a component that provides energy and the advantage of its longevity.
スマホのバッテリーが切れたので充電しなければならない。
The smartphone's battery has run out, so I need to recharge it.
Here, バッテリー denotes the device's rechargeable power cell, focusing on its capacity and the necessity of recharging when depleted.
私は自転車のバッテリーを交換しました。
I replaced the battery of my bicycle.
In this context, バッテリー refers to the electric bike's power source, emphasizing the action of replacing it when it is no longer functioning properly.
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