ネジ

Alternative writings: 螺子, 捻子, 捩子, 螺旋
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1

A 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.

2

A 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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