蝶番

ちょうつがい

Also written ちょうばん, 丁番

Meanings

1. Noun hinge (esp. 丁番 in the construction industry)
2. joint (esp. an anatomical joint)

Kanji

• 蝶 butterfly. Read as チョウ.
• 番 number

Example sentences

• ドアの蝶番がギーギーうるさい。
  The door hinge's creaking is annoying!

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