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kanaduchi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[かな(金)·づち(槌)]
kanaduchi
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[かな(金)·づ·ち]
kanaduchi
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[かな(鉄)·づち(鎚)]
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English Meaning(s) for かなづち

noun
  1. hammer
  2. hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
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Definition and Synonyms for かなづち

Hammer a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle
Synonyms: かなづち, とんかち, ハンマー, 槌, 玄能, 鉄槌
Malleus the ossicle attached to the eardrum
Synonyms: かなづち, ハンマー, 槌骨, 鉄槌
Hammer used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
Synonyms: かなづち, とんかち, ハンマー, 槌, 玄能, 鉄槌

Categories かなづち is a member of

Hand Tool a tool used with workers' hands
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Auditory Ossicle ossicles of the middle ear that transmit acoustic vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear
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Sample Sentences for かなづち

Bob can no more swim than a hammer can.
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Bob can no more swim than a hammer can.
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I'm a terrible swimmer.
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He cannot swim any more than a hammer can.
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Jane swims like a brick.
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