No. 1,466 in Japanese
自動車
Automobile.
In a sentence
自動車はとても便利な移動手段です。
Automobiles are a very convenient means of transportation.
Here, 自動車 is used to denote the general concept of automobiles or vehicles as a mode of transport.
彼は新しい自動車を購入しました。
He bought a new automobile.
In this sentence, 自動車 is used to refer to an individual automobile that someone acquired.
自動車産業は経済において重要な役割を果たしています。
The automobile industry plays an important role in the economy.
自動車 here is part of the compound noun 自動車産業, which refers to the automobile industry, showcasing its economic significance.
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