Translation and Meaning of: 鍵 - kagi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 鍵 (kagi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kagi
Kana: かぎ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: key
Meaning in English: key
Definition: A small metal device attached to a lock.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (鍵) kagi
The Japanese word 鍵 (kagi) means "key". It is composed of the characters 鍵, which respectively represent "metal" and "close". The etymology of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when keys were made of wood and used to lock doors and treasure boxes. With the introduction of metallurgy, keys began to be made of metal, which allowed for greater security and durability. Currently, the word 鍵 is used in various contexts, such as opening doors, encoding information, music (key notes), and figurative language (key to success).How to Write in Japanese - (鍵) kagi
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Synonyms and Similar - (鍵) kagi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
カギ; 錠; ロック; 鎖; 開錠器; 解錠器; 扉の鍵; 鍵穴; 鍵盤; 鍵盤楽器; 鍵師; 鍵屋; 鍵屋さん; 鍵開け; 鍵開ける; 鍵閉め; 鍵閉める; 鍵をかける; 鍵を開ける; 鍵を閉める; 鍵を掛ける; 鍵を解く; 鍵を開く; 鍵を閉じる; 鍵をかける; 鍵をかける; 鍵を掛ける; 鍵をかける; 鍵をかける
Words containing: 鍵
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Words with the same pronunciation: かぎ kagi
Example Sentences - (鍵) kagi
Below are some example sentences:
重視することが成功の鍵です。
Jūshi suru koto ga seikō no kagi desu
Valuing is the key to success.
Emphasis is the key to success.
- 重視すること - means "to give importance" or "to value".
- が - subject particle or emphasis.
- 成功 - means "success".
- の - particle of possession or connection.
- 鍵 - means "key".
- です - verb "to be" in polite or formal form.
戦術は勝利への鍵です。
Senshoku wa shōri e no kagi desu
Tactics are the key to victory.
- 戦術 - tactic
- は - topic marking particle
- 勝利 - victory
- へ - direction particle
- の - possession particle
- 鍵 - key
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
予習は勝利の鍵です。
Yoshuu wa shouri no kagi desu
Preparation is the key to victory.
Preparation is the key to victory.
- 予習 - means "to study in advance" in Japanese.
- は - Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 勝利 - Means "victory" in Japanese.
- の - Japanese grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things.
- 鍵 - means "key" in Japanese.
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, used to indicate affirmation or end a sentence in a polite way.
偉大なる目標を持ち続けることが成功への鍵である。
Idainaaru mokuhyou wo mochitsuzukeru koto ga seikou e no kagi de aru
Having a great goal is the key to continuous success.
Maintaining big goals is the key to success.
- 偉大なる - big, magnificent
- 目標 - objective, goal
- を - direct object particle
- 持ち続ける - keep, continue to have
- こと - abstract noun
- が - subject particle
- 成功 - success
- への - preposition "to"
- 鍵 - key
- である - to be
勤勉に働くことが成功への鍵です。
Kinben ni hataraku koto ga seikou e no kagi desu
Working diligently is the key to success.
Working hard is the key to success.
- 勤勉に - diligent, hardworking
- 働くこと - to work
- 成功への - to the success
- 鍵 - key
奮闘することが成功への鍵です。
Funtou suru koto ga seikou e no kagi desu
Fighting is the key to success.
Struggle is the key to success.
- 奮闘する - strive, fight
- こと - thing, fact
- が - subject particle
- 成功 - success
- へ - direction particle
- の - possession particle
- 鍵 - key
- です - verb to be, to be
実践は成功への鍵です。
Jissen wa seikou e no kagi desu
Practice is the key to success.
Practice is the key to success.
- 実践 - practice
- は - topic particle
- 成功 - success
- へ - particle indicating direction
- の - possession particle
- 鍵 - key
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
強化することは成功への鍵です。
Kyōka suru koto wa seikō e no kagi desu
Strengthening is the key to success.
- 強化すること - It refers to the action of strengthening or reinforcing something.
- は - Topic particle, which indicates the main theme of the sentence.
- 成功への - It refers to the goal of achieving success.
- 鍵 - It refers to the key, which symbolizes something essential or fundamental.
- です - Particle that indicates the polite or polite way of expressing a statement.
投入することが成功の鍵です。
Tōnyū suru koto ga seikō no kagi desu
Presenting is the key to success.
- 投入すること - means "invest" or "put into practice".
- 成功 - means "success".
- 鍵 - means "key" or "secret".
投資は将来の成功への鍵です。
Toushi wa shourai no seikou e no kagi desu
Investing is the key to future success.
- 投資 (toushi) - investment
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 将来 (shourai) - future
- の (no) - possession particle
- 成功 (seikou) - success
- へ (e) - direction particle
- の (no) - possession particle
- 鍵 (kagi) - key
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "key" é "(鍵) kagi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
