noun🔗Share鍵An object designed to open and close a lock."I used my keys to unlock the front door. "玄関のドアを開けるために鍵を使いました。itemutensilutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareキーAn object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation."The mechanic used keys to lock the gears onto the axle, preventing them from spinning independently. "整備士は、ギアが独立して回転するのを防ぐために、キーを使ってギアを車軸に固定しました。technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share鍵, 重要事項A crucial step or requirement."The key to solving this problem is persistence."この問題を解決する鍵は忍耐力です。wayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share凡例, 説明A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend."The key says that A stands for the accounting department."凡例によると、Aは会計部門を表しています。geographysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share解答, 答えA guide to the correct answers of a worksheet or test."Some students cheated by using the answer key."一部の生徒は解答を使ってカンニングをしました。educationwritinginfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareキーOne of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters."Press the Escape key."Escキーを押してください。computingtechnologyelectronicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareキーIn musical instruments, one of the valve levers used to select notes, such as a lever opening a hole on a woodwind."The student carefully pressed the keys of the clarinet to play the correct melody. "生徒は正しいメロディーを演奏するために、クラリネットのキーを注意深く押しました。musicpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share鍵盤In instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced."The pianist pressed the keys of the piano to play a beautiful melody. "ピアニストは美しいメロディーを演奏するためにピアノの鍵盤を押しました。musicpartsoundmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share基音、主音The lowest note of a scale; keynote."The speaker's voice dropped to the keys of sadness when she talked about her lost dog. "スピーカーの声は、彼女が失くした犬について話したとき、悲しみの基音に落ちた。musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share調性、音階In musical theory, the total melodic and harmonic relations, which exist between the tones of an ideal scale, major or minor; tonality."The composer carefully chose the keys of C major and A minor for his symphony to create a balance between feelings of joy and sadness. "作曲家は、喜びと悲しみの感情のバランスを生み出すために、交響曲にハ長調とイ短調の調性を慎重に選びました。musictheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share調In musical theory and notation, the tonality centering in a given tone, or the several tones taken collectively, of a given scale, major or minor."The music teacher explained the difference between the keys of C major and G major. "音楽の先生は、ハ長調とト長調の違いを説明しました。musictheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share調号In musical notation, a sign at the head of a staff indicating the musical key."The student learned that the keys at the beginning of the musical score determined whether the song would be in C major or another scale. "生徒は、楽譜の冒頭にある調号が、その曲がハ長調になるか、他の音階になるかを決定することを知りました。musicsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share語調, 音調The general pitch or tone of a sentence or utterance."The speaker adjusted the keys of her voice to sound more comforting when talking to the upset child. "話し手は、動揺した子供と話す際に、より慰められるように声の語調を調整しました。languagelinguisticssoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareキーワードA modification of an advertisement so as to target a particular group or demographic."The marketing team developed different keys for the same car advertisement, one highlighting safety features for families and another emphasizing performance for younger drivers. "マーケティングチームは、同じ車の広告に対して、家族向けの安全機能を強調するものと、若いドライバー向けのパフォーマンスを強調するものなど、さまざまなキーワードを開発しました。businesscommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share翼果An indehiscent, one-seeded fruit furnished with a wing, such as the fruit of the ash and maple; a samara."In autumn, the wind scattered hundreds of maple keys across the lawn, spinning as they fell. "秋には、風が芝生に何百ものカエデの翼果を散らし、落下しながら回転しました。fruitplantseedbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareキーA manual electrical switching device primarily used for the transmission of Morse code."During World War II, skilled radio operators used keys to send crucial messages in Morse code across vast distances. "第二次世界大戦中、熟練した無線通信士は、広大な距離にわたってモールス信号で重要なメッセージを送信するためにキーを使用しました。communicationelectronicsdevicemachinesignaltechnologytechnicalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share鍵A piece of information (e.g. a passphrase) used to encode or decode a message or messages."The computer system uses two keys: one to lock the files and another to unlock them. "コンピューターシステムは2つの鍵を使用します。1つはファイルをロックするため、もう1つはロックを解除するためです。technologycomputingcommunicationinternetsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareパスワードA password restricting access to an IRC channel.""To join the private IRC channel, you'll need to know the keys." "プライベートIRCチャンネルに参加するには、パスワードを知っている必要があります。internetcomputingcommunicationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareキーIn a relational database, a field used as an index into another table (not necessarily unique)."In our school's database, the "student ID" field in the "Classes" table acts as keys connecting each class record to the specific students enrolled, even though multiple students can share the same class. "私たちの学校のデータベースでは、「クラス」テーブルの「学生ID」フィールドがキーとして機能し、複数の生徒が同じクラスを共有できるにもかかわらず、各クラスのレコードを登録された特定の生徒に接続します。computinginternettechnicaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareキーA value that uniquely identifies an entry in a container."In our school's computer system, student ID numbers serve as the keys to access each student's grades. "私たちの学校のコンピューターシステムでは、生徒ID番号が各生徒の成績にアクセスするためのキーとして機能します。computingtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareキー、フリースローレーンとその周辺の円The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line, the free-throw lane having formerly been narrower, giving the area the shape of a skeleton key hole."He shoots from the top of the key."彼はキーの上部からシュートを打つ。sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share分類キーA series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon."The botany student used the plant identification keys to determine the type of flower. "植物学の学生は、花のタイプを特定するために分類キーを使用しました。biologyscienceorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share楔A piece of wood used as a wedge."The carpenter used keys to tighten the tenon joint in the wooden chair leg. "大工は、木製の椅子の脚のほぞ継ぎを締めるために楔を使用しました。materialpartthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share板The last board of a floor when laid down."The carpenter carefully placed the final keys of the wooden floor. "大工は木製の床の最後の板を慎重に置きました。buildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share要石A keystone."The keys to a successful team project were communication, collaboration, and a clear understanding of each member's role. "チームプロジェクトを成功させるための要石は、コミュニケーション、協力、そして各メンバーの役割の明確な理解でした。architecturestructurepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share漆喰の一部で、羽目板の間から押し込まれ、残りの部分を固定するものThat part of the plastering which is forced through between the laths and holds the rest in place."The plaster started to crack because some of the keys, the plaster forced between the laths, had broken. "漆喰が羽目板の間から押し込まれて固定する部分であるキーの一部が壊れたため、漆喰にひびが入り始めた。architecturebuildingmaterialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share枕木A wooden support for a rail on the bullhead rail system."The track workers hammered new keys into place to secure the rails to the sleepers on the old railway line. "線路作業員は、古い鉄道線路の枕木にレールを固定するために、新しい枕木を打ち込みました。technicalmachinepartstructureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share表面の粗さ、付着力The degree of roughness, or retention ability of a surface to have applied a liquid such as paint, or glue."The door panel should be sanded down carefully to provide a good key for the new paint."新しい塗料の付着力を良くするために、ドアパネルを丁寧に研磨する必要があります。materialtechnicalindustryartqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share鍵The thirty-third card of the Lenormand deck."In the Lenormand reading, the "keys" card suggests that the solution to her problem is within reach. "ルノルマン占いで、「鍵」のカードは、彼女の問題の解決策が手の届くところにあることを示唆しています。astrologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share黒, キー(print and film) The black ink layer, especially in relation to the three color layers of cyan, magenta, and yellow. See also CMYK."The printing company used more keys on the poster to make the text bolder and easier to read. "印刷会社は、テキストを太字にして読みやすくするために、ポスターにもっと黒を使用しました。mediatechnicalcolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareマスクまたは透明にする色A color to be masked or made transparent."In the video editing software, we used keys to remove the green screen background and replace it with a beach scene. "ビデオ編集ソフトでは、グリーンスクリーンの背景を削除し、ビーチのシーンに置き換えるために色を使用しました。colortechnicalmediacomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share鍵で開けるTo fit (a lock) with a key."The landlord will key the new apartment before we move in. "私たちが引っ越す前に、大家は新しいアパートを鍵で開けます。utilitypropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareキーで固定するTo fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them."The mechanic will key the drive shaft to the engine flywheel to prevent them from rotating independently. "整備士は、ドライブシャフトがエンジンのフライホイールから独立して回転するのを防ぐために、キーで固定します。technicalmachinepartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share分類する、マークするTo mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class."The teacher keys each student's test with a unique code to track their progress. "教師は、生徒の進捗状況を追跡するために、各生徒のテストを固有のコードで分類します。marksignwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareキーを押す(telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key)."The student carefully keyed the telegraph key to send the message home. "生徒はメッセージを家に送るために、注意深く電信キーを押した。communicationelectronicstechnologysignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share操作するTo operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio).""Before speaking on the radio, you need to key the microphone." "ラジオで話す前に、マイクを操作する必要があります。communicationtechnologyelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share入力する(more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad."Our instructor told us to key in our user IDs."インストラクターは私たちにユーザーIDを入力するように言いました。computingtechnologymachinecommunicationinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareキーで傷をつけるTo vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key."He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot."彼は自分の駐車スペースを奪った車にキーで傷をつけた。propertyactionvehiclepoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share関連付ける, 紐付けるTo link (as one might do with a key or legend)."The chart keys the different colors to specific product categories, making it easy to understand sales data. "チャートは、さまざまな色を特定の製品カテゴリに関連付け、販売データを理解しやすくしています。communicationlanguagetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share分類する、同定するTo be identified as a certain taxon when using a key."If the plant has opposite leaves and five petals, it keys to the genus Geranium in this flower identification guide. "植物に互生する葉と5枚の花弁がある場合、この花の同定ガイドでは、Geranium属に分類されます。biologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share調整する、照準を合わせるTo modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic."The marketing team plans to key the online ad campaign to young adults by focusing on social media platforms and trending topics. "マーケティングチームは、ソーシャルメディアプラットフォームとトレンドトピックに焦点を当てることで、オンライン広告キャンペーンを若年層に照準を合わせる計画です。mediabusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share調律する, 音合わせをするTo attune to; to set at; to pitch."The choir director keys the singers to middle C before they begin practicing the new song. "合唱指揮者は、新しい歌の練習を始める前に、歌手をミドルCに調律します。musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share楔で固定する、締め付けるTo fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges."The carpenter will keys the wooden planks together to ensure the table is stable and strong. "大工はテーブルが安定して丈夫であることを確認するために、木の板を楔で固定します。utilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share島々One of a string of small islands."the Florida Keys"フロリダキーズgeographyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareキログラムIn the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg"That large bag of potatoes weighs approximately 5 keys. "その大きなジャガイモの袋は約5キログラムの重さです。massunitphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareキログラムThe unit of weight such that a one-kilogram mass is also a one-kilogram weight."The science experiment required careful measurement, using kilograms to ensure the mass and weight of the chemicals were precisely balanced. "科学実験では、化学物質の質量と重量を正確にバランスさせるために、キログラムを使用して慎重な測定が必要でした。physicsmassunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share埠頭, 桟橋A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf."The fishing boats returned to the keys to unload their catch. "漁船は水揚げのために埠頭に戻った。nauticalarchitecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading