Japanese word

クラッチ

Pronunciation

Romajikuratchi

Meaning

  • nounclutch

Example

古い車のクラッチを交換しました。furu i kuruma no ku ra tchi o kō kan shi ma shi ta

I replaced the clutch in the old car.

Illustration for クラッチ (clutch)

More examples

信号が青になったので、クラッチをゆっくりつなぎました。shin gō ga ao ni na tta no de ku ra tchi o yu kku ri tsu na gi ma shi ta

When the light turned green, I engaged the clutch slowly.

Core concept

Connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission so that power can be transferred or stopped smoothly.

Common phrases

  • クラッチを踏むku ra tchi o fu mu

    press the clutch

  • クラッチを切るku ra tchi o ki ru

    disengage the clutch

  • クラッチをつなぐku ra tchi o tsu na gu

    engage the clutch

Definition in Japanese

エンジンの動力を変速機に伝えたり切り離したりする装置。e n ji n no dō ryoku o hen soku ki ni tsuta e ta ri ki ri hana shi ta ri su ru sō chi

Word origin

クラッチ (kuratchi) is borrowed from English clutch, whose basic sense is gripping tightly; the automotive sense refers to a mechanism that engages and disengages power.

Usage tips

  • In English, clutch also appears in clutch bag, a small handbag designed to be carried in the hand without a strap.

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