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蝶番
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蝶番.
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Entry
1
Esp. 丁番 in the construction industry
hinge
Examples
彼は門をちょうつがいで取り付けた。
He hung the gate on hinges.
2
ちょうつがい only
joint (esp. an anatomical joint)
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