English–Japanese
“key” in Japanese
How to say “key” in Japanese
“Key” in Japanese is 鍵 (kagi).
Refers to an object that gives access by fitting a lock or secures something by preventing it from opening.
Example sentences with 鍵
出かける前に、鍵をかけてください。de ka ke ru mae ni kagi o ka ke te ku da sa i
Please lock the door before you leave.
Tips for using 鍵
- In everyday Japanese, 鍵 (kagi) can mean either the key itself or the locking device, so English context determines whether it means "key" or "lock".
Other Japanese words for “key”
このキーでドアを開けます。ko no kī de do a o a ke ma su
I open the door with this key.