Japanese word

ノブ

Pronunciation

Romajinobu

Meaning

  • nounknob

Example

ドアのノブを回します。do a no no bu o mawa shi ma su

I turn the door knob.

Illustration for ノブ (knob)

More examples

このノブは少し固いです。ko no no bu wa suko shi kata i de su

This knob is a little stiff.

Core concept

Describes a small rounded part that is grasped or turned to operate a door, device, or control.

Common phrases

  • ドアのノブdo a no no bu

    door knob

  • ノブを取り付けるno bu o to ri tsu ke ru

    install a knob

  • ノブを交換するno bu o kō kan su ru

    replace a knob

Similar words

つまみtsumami: A small part that is grasped and turned to adjust or operate a device.
取っ手totte: A part designed to be grasped for opening, closing, or moving something.

Definition in Japanese

扉や機器などに取り付けて回したりつまんだりする円形の取っ手やつまみ。tobira ya ki ki na do ni to ri tsu ke te mawa shi ta ri tsu ma n da ri su ru en kei no to tte ya tsu ma mi

Word origin

ノブ (nobu) is a Japanese loanword from English knob, which comes from Middle English knobbe, meaning a rounded lump or protuberance.

Usage tips

  • English uses knob for both a door handle and a small control on a machine, while button usually describes a part that is pressed.

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