English–Japanese

“pliers” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajipenchi

Example

このペンチで針金を切ります。ko no pe n chi de hari gane o ki ri ma su

I cut the wire with these pliers.

Illustration for ペンチ (pliers)

How to say “pliers” in Japanese

“Pliers” in Japanese is ペンチ (penchi).

Pliers use two hinged jaws to apply force for gripping, bending, or cutting thin materials.

Full entry for ペンチ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ペンチ

作業が終わったら、ペンチを工具箱に戻します。sa gyō ga o wa tta ra pe n chi o kō gu bako ni modo shi ma su

When I finish the work, I put the pliers back in the toolbox.

Tips for using ペンチ

  • In English, one tool is commonly called a pair of pliers, so pliers usually appears as a plural noun.

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