Word details

くさび

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くさび.

Dictionary

Entry

さびNounUsually kanaFreq #23334
1

wedge; chock; linchpin; lynchpin

Examples
ねじ、てこ、くさび、滑車などは単一機械と呼ばれる。
The screw, the lever, the wedge, the pulley, etc. are called simple machines.
2

tie; bond

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

wedge, arrowhead

13 strokes

On

ケツセツ

Kun

くさびほうだて

control, wedge

17 strokesFrequency 1,771JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カツ

Kun

くさび

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