Word

発電

はつでん
CommonJLPT N2

Meanings

  1. Noun · Suru verb · Transitive · Intransitive

    generation of electricity; power generation

  2. Noun · Suru verb · Transitive · Intransitive

    sending a telegram (now usu. for congratulations, condolences, etc.); telegraphing

In Spanish

  1. generación (e.g. energía)

Other forms
發電

Kanji in this word

Example sentences

  • 太陽熱は日本では発電より太陽熱温水器として利用されています。

    In Japan solar heat is used more for solar water heaters than for electricity generation.

    En Japón la energía solar se usa más en forma de calentadores solares que para generación eléctrica.

    Tatoeba #74231(opens in a new tab)
  • 原子力げんしりょくが発電はつでんに使つかわれている。

    Nuclear power is used to generate electricity.

    Tatoeba #175001(opens in a new tab)

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