hinge in Japanese
hinge in Japanese is 蝶番 — hinge means a jointed device that lets a door, lid, or gate swing open and closed.
hinge in Japanese
蝶番
Pronounced: chōtsugai
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
What does "hinge" mean?
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noun A jointed device that lets a door, lid, or gate swing open and closed.
"The old gate creaked on its rusty hinge."
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noun A key point on which something else depends.
"Trust is the hinge on which the whole relationship turns."
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verb To depend entirely on something.
"The whole plan hinges on getting the loan approved."
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hinge in a sentence
- The old gate creaked on its rusty hinge.
- Oil the hinges so the door stops squeaking.
- Trust is the hinge on which the whole relationship turns.
- The whole plan hinges on getting the loan approved.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hinge" in Japanese?
"hinge" in Japanese is 蝶番. hinge means: A jointed device that lets a door, lid, or gate swing open and closed.
How do you pronounce 蝶番?
"hinge" in Japanese is 蝶番, pronounced "chōtsugai".
How do you use "hinge" in a sentence?
Example: "The old gate creaked on its rusty hinge." In Japanese, "hinge" is 蝶番.
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