Meaning of 鍵 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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鍵, 鑰JLPT 5
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Kana Readingかぎ
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Romajikagi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- key
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- lock
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Example Sentences
鍵, 鑰, かぎ used in context
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すべての兵士を一騎当千のつわものに育てるカギは訓練を強化することである。
The key to raising every soldier into a great warrior is in strengthening training.
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鍵のいらない暗証タイプには、お好きな番号を設定できるフリーダイヤル式と、あらかじめ番号が設定済みの固定式とがあります。
For code type locks that don't need a key there are 'free dial' systems where you can set any number you like and fixed types where the number is set in advance.
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I left my key in my room.
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I've locked myself out of the room.
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She handed out a key to him.
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She may have left her car key in her room.
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