鍵
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Noun for a physical key used to lock or unlock doors, safes, or vehicles. Often used with particles like 『を』 (o, object marker) or 『が』 (ga, subject marker).
Theme
At a café, User and their coworker Ken are having coffee and chatting about daily routines, including keys and security.
鍵
かぎ
a key
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'key' that opens a 'gate' — the sound 'kagi' (鍵) reminds you of 'key-gate' to unlock doors!
Cultural Note
In Japan, keys are often small and used for homes, cars, and lockers. People might say 『鍵をかける』 (kagi o kakeru, 'to lock') or 『鍵をあける』 (kagi o akeru, 'to unlock') when securing or opening something.
Forms
Base: 鍵Noun for a physical key used to lock or unlock doors, safes, or vehicles. Often used with particles like 『を』 (o, object marker) or 『が』 (ga, subject marker).