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  4. キーウ

キーウ

kīuLoanword from English キーウ
key

このキーウを使ってドアを開けてください

Please use this key to open the door


general

A physical object used to open a lock or start a machine

鍵をなくした

I lost my key

In Japanese, 'キーウ' is a katakana loanword from English, often used in technical or specific contexts.

Collocations

鍵を失くすto lose a key鍵をかけるto lock鍵を外すto unlock

Synonyms

鍵キー

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
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