English–Japanese
“handcuffs” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitejō
Example
警察は容疑者に手錠をかけました。kei satsu wa yō gi sha ni te jō o ka ke ma shi ta
The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
How to say “handcuffs” in Japanese
“Handcuffs” in Japanese is 手錠 (tejō).
Describes linked restraints that fit around the wrists and limit free hand movement.
Example sentences with 手錠
この手錠は両手をしっかり固定します。ko no te jō wa ryō te o shi kka ri ko tei shi ma su
These handcuffs hold both hands securely.
Tips for using 手錠
- The English word handcuffs is a plural-only noun, so it takes are when it is the subject.