風車

This is the 3639th most frequent Japanese word.

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風車

Windmill or pinwheel.


風車 is used to mean 'windmill', a large structure that converts wind into energy.

この村には大きな風車があります。

This village has a large windmill.


風車 refers to 'pinwheel', a toy that spins with the wind or when blown on.

子供たちは公園で風車を回しています。

The children are spinning the pinwheels in the park.


風車 represents 'windmill' as a part of the name of a dance style, indicating a cultural application.

伝統的な風車踊りを見たことがありますか。

Have you ever seen the traditional windmill dance?