運転する
うんてんする
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to drive
Examples
父は車を運転しています。
My father is driving.
📖 How to Use
「運転する」is a verb meaning "to drive." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「運転する」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「運転する」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「運転する」mean in Japanese?+
「運転する」means "to drive". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「運転する」?+
「運転する」is read as「うんてんする」.
Is 「運転する」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「運転する」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「運転する」?+
父は車を運転しています。 — My father is driving.
Practice 「運転する」 with spaced repetition