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What does 鍵 (かぎ, kagi) mean?

鍵 (かぎ, kagi) means key; lock.

Quick facts
Readingかぎ
Romajikagi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
かぎ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkagi

key; lock

GenkiGenki 17
  1. 1noun key
  2. 2noun lock
  3. 3noun key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue

Example sentences

  • I lock the door.

  • I took the key out of the bag.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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