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[ちょう(丁)·ばん(番)]
chouban
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ちょう(蝶)·つがい(番)]
choutsugai
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[ちょう(蝶)·つ·が·い]
choutsugai
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[ちょう(蝶)·つが(番)·い]
choutsugai
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[ちょう(蝶)·ばん(番)]
chouban
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Root Words:

[ちょう(丁) + ばん(番)]
chou + ban

English Meaning(s) for 丁番

noun
  1. hinge (esp. 丁番 in the construction industry)
  2. joint (esp. an anatomical joint)
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Definition and Synonyms for 丁番

Hinge a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
Synonyms: ヒンジ, 蝶番
Articulation the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
Synonyms: つがい, つがう, つがい目, 蝶番, 関節, 骨節

Meanings for each kanji in 丁番

» street; ward; town; counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of something; even number; 4th calendar sign
» turn; number in a series

Categories 丁番 is a member of

Joint junction by which parts or objects are joined together
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Body Part any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
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