Translation guide
Describes something that is partly automatic and partly manual. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the prefix 半 (はん) attached to 自動 (じどう, automatic) or related terms.
To describe a device, process, or system that operates automatically to some extent but still requires human intervention.
The standard term for 'semi-automatic'. Used for machines, processes, or systems that are partially automated.
Referring to a firearm that fires one round per trigger pull and automatically reloads.
Specifically a semi-automatic pistol.
彼は半自動拳銃を所持していた。
He was in possession of a semi-automatic pistol.
この洗濯機は半自動です。
This washing machine is semi-automatic.
半自動モードに切り替えてください。
Please switch to semi-automatic mode.
Adjectival form meaning 'semi-automatic'. Used before nouns.
半自動のコーヒーメーカーを買いました。
I bought a semi-automatic coffee maker.
Semi-automatic rifle.
その兵士は半自動小銃を使っていた。
The soldier was using a semi-automatic rifle.