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[()·こう()]
kikou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 機構

noun
  1. mechanism; organization; organisation

Definition and Synonyms for 機構

Mechanism a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
Synonyms: メカ, メカニズム, 機構
Mechanics the technical aspects of doing something
Synonyms: メカ, からくり, メカニクス, メカニズム, 仕掛け, 仕掛ける, 仕組み, 仕組む, 機序, 機構, 機関
Structure a thing constructed
Synonyms: システム, メカニズム, ストラクチャ, 営造, 営造物, 工作物, 建物, 建築, 建築物, 建造物, 構築物, 構造体, 構造物, 機構, 結構
Works the internal mechanism of a device
Synonyms: からくり, 機構
System a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
Synonyms: システム, 体系, 機構
Organization a group of people who work together
Synonyms: オーガニゼーション, オーガナイゼーション, 団体, 機構, 組織
Machinery a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions
Synonyms: 機構
System a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
Synonyms: からくり, システム, 体系, 機構, 機関, 系列, 組織
Structure a complex entity constructed of many parts
Synonyms: システム, メカニズム, ストラクチャ, 営造, 営造物, 工作物, 建物, 建築, 建築物, 建造物, 構築物, 構造体, 構造物, 機構, 結構

Meanings for each kanji in 機構

» mechanism; opportunity; occasion; machine; airplane
» posture; build; pretend

Categories 機構 is a member of

Natural Object an object occurring naturally
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Artefact a man-made object taken as a whole
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Grouping any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
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Execution the act of performing
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Mechanism device consisting of a piece of machinery
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Method a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
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Social Group people sharing some social relation
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System a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 機構

Sample Sentences for 機構

The Japanese distribution system, characterized by layers of wholesale, is complex and costly.
In short some guns have excellent security systems to prevent accidental firing (e.g. when dropped), others don't.
Bribes are something that arises in conjunction with power organizations.
Something must be wrong with the machinery.
Every person in this community is like a cell in the immune system of a healthy human body.

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