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keyhole in Japanese

keyhole in Japanese is 鍵穴 — keyhole means the opening in a lock where the key is inserted.

keyhole in Japanese

鍵穴
noun
Pronounced: kagiana
Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.

What does "keyhole" mean?

  1. noun The opening in a lock where the key is inserted.
    "She peered through the keyhole to see who was knocking."
  2. noun A small opening resembling a keyhole in shape, sometimes used to describe a limited or narrow view of something.
    "The article gave readers only a keyhole glimpse into the star's private life."
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keyhole in a sentence

  • She peered through the keyhole to see who was knocking.
  • The article gave readers only a keyhole glimpse into the star's private life.

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What is "keyhole" in Japanese?
"keyhole" in Japanese is 鍵穴. keyhole means: The opening in a lock where the key is inserted.
How do you pronounce 鍵穴?
"keyhole" in Japanese is 鍵穴, pronounced "kagiana".
How do you use "keyhole" in a sentence?
Example: "She peered through the keyhole to see who was knocking." In Japanese, "keyhole" is 鍵穴.
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