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[すい()·しゃ()]
suisha
noun

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[みず()·ぐるま()]
mizuguruma

English Meaning(s) for 水車

noun
  1. water wheel
  2. water turbine; hydraulic turbine (esp. すいしゃ)
  3. violent wielding of weapons

Definition and Synonyms for 水車

Water Wheel a wheel that rotates by direct action of water
Synonyms: 水車
Water Wheel a wheel with buckets attached to its rim
Synonyms: 水車
Water Wheel a simple turbine
Synonyms: 水車
Water Wheel raises water from a stream or pond
Synonyms: 水車

Meanings for each kanji in 水車

» water
» car

Categories 水車 is a member of

Wheel a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 水車

Sample Sentences for 水車

There is a water mill above the bridge.
Every miller draws water to his own mill.
There was a water mill below the dam.

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