Vocab Info

N3 Noun

ねじscrew, key (of a clock, watch, etc.), spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      screw

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Noun

      2.

      key (of a clock, watch, etc.), spring

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    ネジ螺子 【ねじ】捻子 【ねじ】捩子 【ねじ】螺旋 【ねじ】

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    Examples

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      時計(とけい)ねじ(まわ)して時間(じかん)()わせる。

      To turn the clock screw to set the time.

      • N3

      ねじ(ゆる)んだままにしておくと(あぶ)ないです。

      Leaving a screw loose is dangerous.

      • N3

      このオモチャはねじ()けば(うご)くので電池(でんち)()らないです。

      This toy works by winding a screw and does not require batteries.

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      ねじ(おお)きさに()わせてドライバーを使(つか)()ける必要(ひつよう)がある。

      It's necessary to use different screwdrivers for different screw sizes.

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      (ひと)(ごと):「さて、ねじでしっかり固定(こてい)してこの(つくえ)今日(きょう)(じゅう)完成(かんせい)させよう。」

      Monologue : 'Now then, let's screw it together and finish this desk today.'

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