clutch in Japanese
clutch in Japanese is クラッチ, 掴む — clutch means to grip or hold onto something tightly.
clutch in Japanese
クラッチ
Pronounced: kuratchi
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
掴む
Pronounced: tsukamu
To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]
What does "clutch" mean?
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verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
"She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward."
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noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
"He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear."
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noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
"She matched her dress with a gold clutch."
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adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).
"He's known as a clutch player who scores in the final minutes."
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clutch in a sentence
- She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward.
- He clutched his chest in pain.
- He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear.
- She matched her dress with a gold clutch.
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What is "clutch" in Japanese?
"clutch" in Japanese is クラッチ, 掴む. clutch means: To grip or hold onto something tightly.
How do you pronounce クラッチ?
"clutch" in Japanese is クラッチ, pronounced "kuratchi".
How do you use "clutch" in a sentence?
Example: "She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward." In Japanese, "clutch" is クラッチ, 掴む.
Are there other ways to say "clutch" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "clutch": クラッチ, 掴む.
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