Translation of Japanese word "鍵" to English
鍵
かぎ
[kagi]
IPA: /kagi/
Meaning
NounAn object designed to open and close a lock. A card or fob that electronically signals a lock to open. A piece of information (e.g., a password or passphrase) used to encode or decode a message or messages. A password restricting access to an IRC channel.
How to use
鍵 (kagi) — 'key / lock'. 鍵をかける — lock (the door). 鍵を忘れる — forget the key. 鍵穴 (kagiana) — keyhole.
🇬🇧 English
key
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 鍵
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かぎ
Romaji Transcription: kagi
Example Sentences
私は鍵を失いました。
わたしはかぎをうしないました。
I lost the key.
彼女は鍵を手に入れました。
かのじょはかぎをてにいれた。
She got the key.
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Common phrases
- 鍵をかける— to lock (a door)
- 鍵を忘れる— to forget one's key
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Frequency rank: #120 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "鍵" mean?▼
The Japanese word "鍵" means "key" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "鍵"?▼
The word "鍵" is read as "かぎ" (kagi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to open doors or lockers.".
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