がた
Also written ガタ
Meanings
- Noun, の-adjective decrepitude; (being) rickety; (state of) falling apart See also: ガタガタ. See also: ガタがくる.
- Noun looseness (in machinery); play
Example sentences
- とうとうガタがきたようだ。
It seems to have worn out. - 儂の目もガタがきたかの。
Have my eyes also started to fail? - 貴方がた皆の願いが叶いますように！
May all of your wishes come true!
Common phrases
- ガタが来る to show one's age (e.g. to start creaking at the joints)