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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
noun
Pronounced: ujiku
The main axis of a feather.
立て坑
noun
Pronounced: tatekō
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.
縦坑
noun
Pronounced: tatekō
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.

What does "shaft" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. noun A narrow beam of light.
    "A shaft of sunlight broke through the clouds."
  4. 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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