ネジ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ネジ
1
screw
Examples
この機械は１時間に千個のねじを製造する。
This machine cranks out a thousand screws an hour.
2
key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring
Kanji in this Word
螺
17 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
small, edible, helical fresh-water mollusk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
にし
にな
子
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ス
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ
-こ
ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
き
ぎ
く
け
ねっ
捻
11 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
twirl
twist
play with
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ネン
ジョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね.じる
ねじ.る
ひね.くる
ひね.る
捩
10 strokes
Meanings
screw
twist
wrench
distort
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
レツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よじ.る
ね.じる
ねじ.れる
もじ.る
旋
11 strokes
Frequency: 1801
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
rotation
go around
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
め.ぐる
いばり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
せ
めぐり
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