Sign In

Dictionary

Entry Details for 歯車

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

[()·ぐるま()]
haguruma
noun

English Meaning(s) for 歯車

noun
  1. gear; cogwheel
  2. cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine

Definition and Synonyms for 歯車

Gear a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
Synonyms: 歯車
Gear a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
Synonyms: ギア, 歯車
Cog a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
Synonyms: 歯車

Meanings for each kanji in 歯車

» tooth; cog
» car

Categories 歯車 is a member of

Mechanism device consisting of a piece of machinery
Show all words in category »
Wheel a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
Show all words in category »
Underling an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for 歯車

Sample Sentences for 歯車

The cog-wheels are in gear.
A small gear is missing here.
We were arguing on different planes to the last.

Comments for 歯車

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.