キーウ
kīunoun★Intermediate— keyLoanword from English キーウ
general
A physical object used to open a lock or start a machine
鍵をなくした
I lost my key
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In Japanese, 'キーウ' is a katakana loanword from English, often used in technical or specific contexts.
💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'キーウ' for technical or specific contexts, otherwise '鍵' is more common.
📖Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'key', used in Japanese to refer to physical keys or control keys in machines.
📝Usage Notes
'キーウ' is less common than the native '鍵' and is often used in technical or specific contexts, such as in machinery or computer keys.
Word Breakdown
キー
key
rootウ
suffix indicating a foreign loanword
suffix和英辞典