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[ちょう()·つがい()]
choutsugai
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ちょう()···]
choutsugai
[ちょう()·つが()·]
choutsugai
[ちょう()·ばん()]
chouban
[ちょう()·ばん()]
chouban

Root Words:

[ちょう() + つがい()]
chou + tsugai

English Meaning(s) for 蝶番

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

Definition and Synonyms for 蝶番

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 蝶番

» butterfly
» turn; number in a series

Categories 蝶番 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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Stroke Order Diagrams for 蝶番

Sample Sentences for 蝶番

He hung the gate on hinges.

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