Translation guide
A screw with a cross-shaped recess, designed for a Phillips screwdriver. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by the brand name or descriptive terms.
Referring to the screw itself, with a cross-shaped slot.
The most common term for a Phillips screw. 'プラス' comes from the plus-shaped (+) recess.
この家具を組み立てるにはプラスねじが必要です。
You need Phillips screws to assemble this furniture.
Literally 'cross-shaped screw'. Less common than プラスねじ but still understood.
十字ねじを締めてください。
Please tighten the Phillips screw.
Direct transliteration of 'Phillips screw'. Used in technical contexts or when specifying the brand.
この機械にはフィリップスねじが使われています。
Phillips screws are used in this machine.