Lingakuねじ
Frequency rank: 36,519. – 36,867. (for form 螺旋: 6,930. – 6,936.)
- screwword usually written using kana alone
- key (of a clock, watch, etc.); springword usually written using kana alone
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- ねじFrequency rank: 36,519. – 36,867.
- 螺子【ねじ】【らし】【ネジ】Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
- 捻子【ねじ】【ネジ】
- 捩子【ねじ】【ネジ】
- 螺旋【ねじ】【ネジ】Frequency rank: 6,930. – 6,936.
- らし
- ネジFrequency rank: 17,572. – 17,664.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- screw
- key (of a clock, watch, etc.)
- spring
This refers to a common fastener used to hold objects together, typically made of metal and having a helical ridge.
Since the leg of the desk came loose, I tightened the screw again.
This refers to a mechanism or a part that is used to wind or adjust a timepiece.
This denotes a coiled piece of metal that can be compressed or stretched, commonly used in various mechanical applications.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
- ねじ．.
Example sentences
12 results
I forgot to wind my watch up, so it stopped.
Lisa is so skillful that she can even make screws and similar small objects for herself.
The screw, the lever, the wedge, the pulley, etc. are called simple machines.
I think that there's probably not a person in this country that hasn't turned a screw.
I used a screwdriver to turn the screw, but it just didn't want to turn.
If you wind up the doll with the key on the side of its torso it will swing its arms round and go forward doing somersaults.