シャフト

Frequency rank: 52,627. – 54,043.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

shaft (e.g. machinery); axle

This meaning refers to a cylindrical rod or tube that transmits power or motion in machinery, or serves as an axle in vehicles.

The motor's shaft has broken.

shaft (golf club)

In this context, it refers specifically to the part of a golf club that connects the grip to the clubhead, affecting the performance and feel of the club.

The shaft of the new golf club is very light.

mine shaft; pit

This meaning refers to a vertical or sloped passageway used in mining operations, allowing miners to access underground resources.

They have started digging a new mine shaft.

Example sentences2 results

This shaft links with a piston.

Tatoeba

From here, you can look down the elevator shaft.

Tatoeba

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