Japanese word

ばね

Pronunciation

Romajibane

Meaning

  • nounspring

Example

ばねが元の形に戻ります。ba ne ga moto no katachi ni modo ri ma su

The spring returns to its original shape.

Illustration for ばね (spring)

More examples

この装置は二本のばねで重さを支えています。ko no sō chi wa ni pon no ba ne de omo sa o sasa e te i ma su

This device supports the weight with two springs.

Core concept

Describes an elastic device that stores energy when deformed and releases it by returning to its original shape.

Common phrases

  • ばねを伸ばすba ne o no ba su

    stretch a spring

  • ばねを縮めるba ne o chiji me ru

    compress a spring

  • ばねを交換するba ne o kō kan su ru

    replace a spring

Similar words

スプリングsupuringu: A technical or product term for an elastic device that returns to its original shape.

Definition in Japanese

弾性を利用して、押し縮めたり引き伸ばしたりしたときの力を蓄え、元の形に戻る部品。dan sei o ri yō shi te o shi chiji me ta ri hi ki no ba shi ta ri shi ta to ki no chikara o takuwa e moto no katachi ni modo ru bu hin

Word origin

The exact origin of ばね (bane, "spring") is not fully certain, but it is commonly associated with 跳ねる (haneru, "to spring or bounce"), which describes its motion.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese noun ばね (bane) usually means a mechanical spring, while English spring also refers to a season and a natural source of water.

Related words

  • ばね性baneseispringinessnoun

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