ネジ

Alternative writings: 螺子, 捻子, 捩子, 螺旋
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1A screw — a helical fastener made of metal used to fix or join things together.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

ネジが緩んでいるのでドライバーで締めてください。

The screw is loose, so please tighten it with a screwdriver.

棚を組み立てるときはネジを無くさないように気をつける。

Be careful not to lose the screws when assembling the shelf.

このボルトとネジはサイズが合わない。

This bolt and screw are not the right size for each other.

2A winding key for clocks or watches, or sometimes the spring itself.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

古い懐中時計のネジを回して時間を合わせた。

I wound the key of an old pocket watch to set the time.

時計のネジ(ゼンマイ)が切れてしまったら修理が必要だ。

If the watch spring breaks, it needs repair.

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