What does kanji 閂 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 閂 is gate bar.

How is kanji 閂 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 閂 are かんぬき; the onyomi readings are サン, セン.

Example words that use kanji 閂 include 閂どめ.

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閂

Meaning

gate bar

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かんぬきどめ

reinforcing "bolt" stitch across the bottom of a seam

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5 reference sentences

門の閂が外れていた。

The gate bar had come loose.

彼は静かに閂をかけた。

He quietly slid the bar into place.

古い木の閂はまだ使える。

That old wooden gate bar is still usable.

閂を外す音で目が覚めた。

I woke up to the sound of the bar being removed.

この扉には丈夫な閂が付いている。

This door has a sturdy bar on it.

Context Links Usage in Anime Open to see character names and anime titles. 2 related entries

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