Japanese word

ネジ

Pronunciation

Romajineji

Meaning

  • nounscrew

Example

このネジを締めます。ko no ne ji o shi me ma su

I will tighten this screw.

Illustration for ネジ (screw)

More examples

このネジは少し緩んでいます。ko no ne ji wa suko shi yuru n de i ma su

This screw is a little loose.

Core concept

A screw uses a helical thread to move into or through material as it turns, securing parts together.

Common phrases

  • ネジを締めるne ji o shi me ru

    tighten a screw

  • ネジを緩めるne ji o yuru me ru

    loosen a screw

  • ネジを外すne ji o hazu su

    remove a screw

Similar words

ビスbisu: A small threaded fastener used to join pieces of material.

Definition in Japanese

螺旋状の溝を持つ軸を回し、木材や金属などに食い込ませて物を固定する金具。ra sen jō no mizo o mo tsu jiku o mawa shi moku zai ya kin zoku na do ni ku i ko ma se te mono o ko tei su ru kana gu

Word origin

ネジ (neji) is a native Japanese noun associated with 捩じる (nejiru, "to twist"), a connection that reflects the object's twisted, helical form.

Usage tips

  • The word screw also describes the spiral mechanism in a screw-top lid, where turning the lid moves it along matching threads.

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