Translation guide
The act of closing or securing something, or the device used to do so. In Japanese, the translation depends heavily on what is being fastened and how.
To close or secure an item like a bag, belt, or piece of clothing using a built-in fastener.
General term for a fastener or clasp. Often used for the physical object.
The fastening on this bag is broken.
Verb meaning to tighten or fasten, used for belts, neckties, and similar items.
ベルトを締めてください。
Please fasten your seatbelt.
Verb meaning to fasten or secure, often with a pin, button, or clip.
ブローチでスカーフを留めた。
I fastened the scarf with a brooch.
To close an opening on clothing or a bag using a zipper, buttons, or snaps.
General verb for closing something like a zipper or a bag.
チャックを閉めて。
Fasten your zipper.
Used for fastening a hook or a latch.
To snap or fit something into place, like a snap button.
スナップボタンをはめる。
Fasten the snap button.
To secure something by tying a knot or binding.
To make something secure so it cannot be opened easily, often with a lock or latch.
To lock with a key.
ドアに鍵をかけてください。
Please fasten the door (lock it).
Formal term for locking, often used in written instructions or official contexts.
窓を施錠してください。
Please fasten the windows (lock them).
To join or affix something securely to something else.
To attach or install, often with screws or bolts.
棚を壁に取り付けた。
I fastened the shelf to the wall.
To fix or secure in place, often used in technical contexts.
部品をボルトで固定する。
Fasten the parts with bolts.
The English word 'fastening' covers many actions and objects. In Japanese, you must choose the specific verb or noun that matches the method (tying, locking, clipping, etc.). Using a generic word like ファスニング is not natural.
I fastened the door latch.
I fastened the luggage with rope.