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hub in Japanese

hub in Japanese is 轂, ハブ — hub means the central part of a wheel, around which it turns.

hub in Japanese

轂
noun
Pronounced: koshiki
The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave.
ハブ
noun
Pronounced: habu
(networking) A computer networking device connecting several Ethernet ports. See switch.

What does "hub" mean?

  1. noun The central part of a wheel, around which it turns.
    "The cyclist tightened the nuts that hold the wheel to the hub."
  2. noun A central point where many routes, activities, or services converge.
    "The train station is the hub of the town's bus network."
  3. noun A small networking device that connects several devices on a local network.
    "The technician replaced the faulty hub in the office cupboard."
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hub in a sentence

  • The cyclist tightened the nuts that hold the wheel to the hub.
  • Spokes run outward from the hub to the rim of the wheel.
  • The train station is the hub of the town's bus network.
  • The airport is a major hub for flights across Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hub" in Japanese?
"hub" in Japanese is 轂, ハブ. hub means: The central part of a wheel, around which it turns.
How do you pronounce 轂?
"hub" in Japanese is 轂, pronounced "koshiki".
How do you use "hub" in a sentence?
Example: "The cyclist tightened the nuts that hold the wheel to the hub." In Japanese, "hub" is 轂, ハブ.
Are there other ways to say "hub" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "hub": 轂, ハブ.
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