Vocab Info
A1 Expression, う-verb (る)
鍵が掛かるto become locked (e.g. of automatic locking)
Dictionary Definition
Expression, う-verb (る)
1.
to become locked, to lock
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鍵がかかる 【かぎがかかる】、鍵が掛かる 【かぎがかかる】
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泥棒:「くそっ、鍵が掛かっている!」
Thief: 'Damn, it's locked!'
- N1
鍵が掛かっているのでこの部屋には入れません。
Since the key is locked, you cannot enter this room.
- N1
強盗は鍵が掛かっている店の扉をぶっ壊したそうだ。
It seems that the robber destroyed the door of the store that was locked.
- N1
自動的に鍵が掛かるそのシステムは安全を保つのに効果的だ。
That system, which automatically locks, is effective in maintaining safety.
- N1
オートロックのドアは勝手に鍵が掛かってしまうので、注意が必要です。
Because the auto-lock door becomes locked on its own, caution is necessary.
- N1
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