Meaning
自動詞 (じどうし, jidoushi) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “intransitive verb (no direct obj)”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 4
完全自動詞は補語も目的語もとらない。
A complete intransitive verb takes neither complement nor object.
トムは他動詞と自動詞の違いが分かってないんだ。
Tom doesn't understand the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs.
この動詞は、他動詞にも自動詞にもなる。
This verb can be transitive or intransitive.
動詞には目的語をとらない自動詞と、目的語をとる他動詞があります。
With verbs there are intransitive verbs that don't take an object, and transitive verbs that do take an object.