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trigger in Japanese

trigger in Japanese is 引き金, 鉷, トリガ — trigger means the small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

trigger in Japanese

引き金
noun
Pronounced: hikigane
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
noun
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
トリガ
noun
Pronounced: toriga
(databases) An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.

What does "trigger" mean?

  1. noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
    "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot."
  2. noun Anything that sets off a chain of events or a reaction.
    "The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal."
  3. verb To cause something to start happening.
    "The announcement triggered a wave of protests."
  4. verb To provoke a strong emotional reaction, especially a distressing one.
    "The film contains scenes that could trigger some viewers."

trigger in a sentence

  • He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot.
  • The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal.
  • Stress is a common trigger for her migraines.
  • The announcement triggered a wave of protests.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "trigger" in Japanese?

"trigger" in Japanese is 引き金, 鉷, トリガ. trigger means: The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

How do you pronounce 引き金?

"trigger" in Japanese is 引き金, pronounced "hikigane".

How do you use "trigger" in a sentence?

Example: "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot." In Japanese, "trigger" is 引き金, 鉷, トリガ.

Are there other ways to say "trigger" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "trigger": 引き金, 鉷, トリガ.

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