Sign In

Dictionary

Support

Entry Details for 引金

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

Romaji Hide
[ひき(引)·がね(金)]
hikigane
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ひ(引)·き·がね(金)]
hikigane
»
[ひ(引)·き·がね(鉄)]
hikigane
»
[ひ(引)·きがね(鉄)]
hikigane
»

Root Words:

[ひ(引)·き + かね(金)]
hiki + kane

English Meaning(s) for 引金

noun
  1. trigger (of a gun, etc.)
  2. trigger (for something); immediate cause
Add to ▼

Definition and Synonyms for 引金

Initiation an act that sets in motion some course of events
Synonyms: 引き金, 誘発, 開始
Firing Mechanism the action that ignites the charge in a firearm
Synonyms: 引き金
Gun Trigger lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
Synonyms: トリガー, 引き金

Meanings for each kanji in 引金

» pull; tug; jerk; admit; install; quote; refer to
» gold

Categories 引金 is a member of

Causing the act of causing something to happen
Show all words in category »
Action the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
Show all words in category »
Lever a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for 引金

Kanji Details »Add to ▼
Kanji Details »Add to ▼

Comments for 引金

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.