latch in Japanese
latch in Japanese is 掛け金, ラッチ — latch means a simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.
latch in Japanese
掛け金
Pronounced: kakekin
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
ラッチ
Pronounced: ratchi
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
What does "latch" mean?
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noun A simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.
"She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open."
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verb To fasten or close something with a latch.
"Make sure you latch the door behind you."
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verb To grab onto or fix firmly onto something, often figuratively.
"The idea latched onto his mind and wouldn't let go."
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latch in a sentence
- She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open.
- Make sure you latch the door behind you.
- The idea latched onto his mind and wouldn't let go.
- The baby latched onto the bottle straight away.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "latch" in Japanese?
"latch" in Japanese is 掛け金, ラッチ. latch means: A simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.
How do you pronounce 掛け金?
"latch" in Japanese is 掛け金, pronounced "kakekin".
How do you use "latch" in a sentence?
Example: "She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open." In Japanese, "latch" is 掛け金, ラッチ.
Are there other ways to say "latch" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "latch": 掛け金, ラッチ.
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