How to say 'Chain' in Japanese | 鎖

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The Japanese word for Chain is 'Kusari', written as 鎖 in Japanese.'Chain' in hiragana is くさり.

word

鎖

Meaning

Chain

Reading

くさり

kusari

Kanji

鎖Chain

Explanation

The Japanese noun '鎖 (くさり)' means 'chain'. It refers to a series of connected links, typically made of metal, used for fastening, securing, or pulling objects. This word can also metaphorically represent something that binds or restricts, such as in the context of emotional or societal constraints. Example sentences: The dog is tied with a chain「犬は鎖でつながれている」(いぬはくさりでつながれている). The chain of events led to the accident「一連の出来事が事故につながった」(いちれんのできごとがじこにつながった).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N1

Kanji Grade

7

Frequency

4599

Composition

kanji

Handwriting