Meaning of 金槌 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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金槌, 金づち, 鉄槌, 鉄鎚JLPT 1
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Kana Readingかなづち, てっつい
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Romajikanazuchi, tettsui
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- (iron) hammer
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming
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Example Sentences
金槌, 金づち, 鉄槌, 鉄鎚, かなづち, てっつい used in context
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He accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer.
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彼が泳ぐことができないのは金づちが泳ぐことができないのと同じだ。
He can no more swim than a hammer can.
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I can no more swim than a hammer can.
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Bob can no more swim than a hammer can.
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Jane swims like a brick.
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Bob can no more swim than a hammer can.
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