key in Japanese
key in Japanese is キー, 鍵, かぎ — key means a shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
key in Japanese
キー
Pronounced: kī
鍵
Pronounced: kagi
鍵
Pronounced: kagi
かぎ
Pronounced: kagi
キー
Pronounced: kī
キー
Pronounced: kī
(computing) One of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters.
ボタン
Pronounced: botan
(computing) One of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters.
鍵
Pronounced: kagi
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
キー
Pronounced: kī
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
調
Pronounced: chō
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
What does "key" mean?
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noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
"She forgot her house key at the office again."
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noun The single most important factor or step needed to achieve something.
"Practice is the key to learning any instrument."
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noun One of the buttons pressed to type on a keyboard or play a musical instrument.
"The space bar is the widest key on the keyboard."
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noun A short guide listing what the symbols, colours, or abbreviations on a map, chart, or test mean.
"Check the key at the bottom of the map to see what the blue lines mean."
key in a sentence
- She forgot her house key at the office again.
- He cut a spare key for his sister.
- Practice is the key to learning any instrument.
- Patience was the key to solving the puzzle.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "key" in Japanese?
"key" in Japanese is キー, 鍵, かぎ. key means: A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
How do you pronounce キー?
"key" in Japanese is キー, pronounced "kī".
How do you use "key" in a sentence?
Example: "She forgot her house key at the office again." In Japanese, "key" is キー, 鍵, かぎ.
Are there other ways to say "key" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "key": キー, 鍵, かぎ, ボタン, 調.
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