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Japanese word 自動詞: intransitive verb (no direct object). Meanings and example sentences.

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自動詞 (じどうし): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

自動詞 (じどうし) means intransitive verb (no direct object).

See example sentences below.

自動詞 at a glance

自動詞
じどうしjidoushi
N1noun
intransitive verb (no direct object)
自動詞じどうしjidoushiN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning of 自動詞

Core meaning

intransitive verb (no direct object)

Basic example sentences

Example 1

電車が動くのを見た。

Translation

I saw the train move.

Example 2

この動詞は自動詞です。

Translation

This verb is an intransitive verb.

自動詞 (じどうし): meaning and examples | Daily Nihongo