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kii
noun

English Meaning(s) for キー

noun
  1. key (lock, keyboard, piano, clue, island, cay, etc.)

Definition and Synonyms for キー

Key metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
Synonyms: きー, キー, ,
Key something crucial for explaining
Synonyms: きー, キー, ヒント, キーポイント, 手がかり, 手掛け, 手蔓, 決め手, 秘訣, 秘鑰, 糸口, , , 要訣, 要諦, 足がかり, ,
Clew evidence that helps to solve a problem
Synonyms: きー, キー, ヒント, きっかけ, 傍証, 小口, 手がかり, 手掛け, 手蔓, 示唆, 端緒, 糸口, , , 足がかり, , , 食いつき, 食いつく
Hint a slight indication
Synonyms: きー, キー, ヒント, ほのめかし, ほのめかす, 手がかり, 手掛け, 手蔓, 暗示, 示唆, 端緒, 糸口, , , ,
Key any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
Synonyms: きー, キー, トーナリティ, 調, 調性

Categories キー is a member of

Device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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Explanation thought that makes something comprehensible
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Evidence an indication that makes something evident
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Indication something that serves to indicate or suggest
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Musical Notation notation used by musicians
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Stroke Order Diagrams for キー

Sample Sentences for キー

It's a fiddle going to and fro between the keyboard and mouse so are there shortcuts to allow operation using only the keyboard?
I have a spare key to my house hidden outside.
He turned the key.
With the colour key program system, all colours are divided into two palettes, the "cool palette" and the "warm palette".
Here's the key, here's the contract.

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