Japanese edit

Etymology 1 edit

Short for アクセラレータ.

Noun edit

アクセル (akuseru

  1. accelerator pedal, throttle (the lever or pedal that controls this valve)
    アクセルふかす
    akuseru o fukasu
    to hit the gas

Etymology 2 edit

Borrowed from English axel.

Noun edit

アクセル (akuseru

  1. (figure skating) axel jump