shaft in Japanese
shaft in Japanese is 羽軸, 立て坑, 縦坑 — shaft means a long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
shaft in Japanese
羽軸
Pronounced: ujiku
The main axis of a feather.
立て坑
Pronounced: tatekō
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.
縦坑
Pronounced: tatekō
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.
What does "shaft" mean?
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noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
"The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft."
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noun A vertical or sloped passage sunk into the ground, or a vertical passage in a building housing an elevator or ventilation.
"The miners were lowered into the shaft in a metal cage."
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noun A narrow beam of light.
"A shaft of sunlight broke through the clouds."
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verb To treat someone unfairly or cheat them, often through deceit.
"He felt shafted when his business partner took all the credit."
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shaft in a sentence
- The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft.
- A worn bearing was causing the drive shaft to vibrate.
- The miners were lowered into the shaft in a metal cage.
- Smoke poured up through the elevator shaft.
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What is "shaft" in Japanese?
"shaft" in Japanese is 羽軸, 立て坑, 縦坑. shaft means: A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
How do you pronounce 羽軸?
"shaft" in Japanese is 羽軸, pronounced "ujiku".
How do you use "shaft" in a sentence?
Example: "The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft." In Japanese, "shaft" is 羽軸, 立て坑, 縦坑.
Are there other ways to say "shaft" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "shaft": 羽軸, 立て坑, 縦坑.
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