English–Japanese
“chain” in Japanese
How to say “chain” in Japanese
“Chain” in Japanese is 鎖 (kusari).
A series of linked parts forms a flexible line that connects, supports, drives, or restrains things.
Example sentences with 鎖
門の鎖をしっかり掛けました。mon no kusari o shi kka ri ka ke ma shi ta
I fastened the chain to the gate.
Tips for using 鎖
- The character 鎖 (kusari, "chain") has the reading sa in 鎖国 (sakoku, "national seclusion"), showing how a kanji can have different readings in Japanese compounds.
Other Japanese words for “chain”
小さな失敗の連鎖が始まりました。chii sa na ship pai no ren sa ga haji ma ri ma shi ta
A chain of small mistakes has begun.
自転車のチェーンが外れました。ji ten sha no chē n ga hazu re ma shi ta
The bicycle chain came off.