蒸気機関車

jōki kikan-sha

steam locomotive

蒸気機関車は19世紀の産業革命で重要な役割を果たした。

Steam locomotives played an important role in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century.

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A type of locomotive that uses steam power generated by burning fuel (typically coal or wood) to produce motion.

蒸気機関車は蒸気エンジンによって動力を得ている。

Steam locomotives are powered by steam engines.

この博物館には古い蒸気機関車が展示されている。

This museum has an old steam locomotive on display.

The term is commonly used in historical and engineering contexts.

Collocations

蒸気機関車の歴史history of steam locomotives蒸気機関車の運転operating a steam locomotive蒸気機関車の復元restoration of a steam locomotive

the era of steam locomotives

Steam locomotives were pivotal in the 19th century, enabling rapid transportation and industrial growth.

In Japanese, 蒸気機関車 specifically refers to steam-powered locomotives, not other types of trains.

The term is composed of 蒸気 (steam), 機関 (engine), and 車 (vehicle), reflecting its function as a steam-powered locomotive.

This term is often used in historical, engineering, or railway contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

蒸気

steam

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機関

engine

root

車

vehicle

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