ジェット
jetto[d͡ʑe̞t̚to̞]
The Japanese word for jet is ジェット (jetto).
ジェット refers to a jet engine or the general concept of a jet. In common usage, it is often part of a compound to describe specific objects, such as ジェットエンジン for a jet engine in technical or scientific contexts.
Meaning: engine (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ジェット can stand alone, it is most commonly used in the compound form ジェット機 to refer specifically to a jet aircraft. If you are speaking in a technical or scientific context about the engine itself, you would use ジェットエンジン.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
jetto
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the word ジェット often behaves like a prefix in compounds, such as in ジェットコースター for a roller coaster.
- In Japanese pop culture and anime, ジェット is often used in naming techniques or attacks to signify a burst of sudden speed, even if no actual engine is present.
- While 'jet' in English is a single syllable, the Japanese version ジェット is treated as three distinct beats in the rhythmic structure of the language.
Examples in context
- ジェット機は東京に着陸した。The jet landed at Tokyo.This sentence shows the use of ジェット in the context of a jet landing in Tokyo.Tatoeba #216393 by wakatyann630, translation #53697 by CK
- 二機のジェット機が同時に離陸した。Two jet planes took off at the same time.This sentence illustrates using ジェット to describe jet planes taking off simultaneously.Tatoeba #123149 by arnab, translation #280851 by CM
- 空を飛んでるジェット機が見えたよ。We saw a jet plane fly across the sky.This sentence shows how to describe seeing a jet plane flying in the sky.Tatoeba #11216148 by bunbuku, translation #247997 by CM
- ジェット機の音はとても大きいです。The sound of a jet aircraft is very loud.
- 彼はジェットエンジンについての専門家です。He is an expert on jet engines.
- 今度の旅行ではジェット旅客機を利用します。We will use a jet passenger aircraft for the upcoming trip.
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Example conversation
Two friends are watching an air show at an airport.
- 結衣 Yuiあのジェットの音がすごいね！Ano jetto no oto ga sugoi ne!That jet's sound is amazing!
- 大翔 Hiroto本当に。かっこいいジェットだね。Hontou ni. Kakkoii jetto da ne.Truly. It's a cool jet.
- 結衣 Yui大翔君は、ジェット機に興味があるの？Hiroto-kun wa, jetto-ki ni kyoumi ga aru no?Hiroto, are you interested in jets?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、ずっと見ていたいよ。Un, zutto mite itai yo.Yeah, I want to watch them forever.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ジェット, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
