かんぬき

Also written 閂, かんのき, 貫木

Meanings

1. Noun bar; bolt (e.g. on door); latch
2. double-arm lock
3. (rope) cinching

Example sentences

• ドアにかんぬきをし、錠をかけた。
  We barred the door and locked it.
• 戸は内側でかんぬきがかかる。
  The door bolts on the inside.

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