Translation guide
A part that sticks out from a surface or main body. In Japanese, the most common word is 突起 (tokki), but other terms like 出っ張り (deppari) and 突出部 (tosshutsubu) are used depending on context and formality.
To refer to any part that sticks out from a surface or main body, such as a bump, knob, or projection.
The most common and neutral word for a protrusion, used in everyday and technical contexts. Can refer to natural or artificial projections.
To describe the action or state of something sticking out.
突起 (tokki) is the most general and neutral term for a protrusion. 出っ張り (deppari) is casual and often used for unwanted bumps. 突出部 (tosshutsubu) is formal and technical, suitable for precise descriptions in engineering or architecture.
What is this protrusion for?
This machine has several small protrusions.
Please be careful of the protrusion on the wall.
A casual, everyday word for something that sticks out. Often used for bumps or bulges in informal speech.
This protrusion on the desk is in the way.
A more formal or technical term for a protruding part, often used in engineering or architecture.
The protrusion of the building extends over the sidewalk.
Refers to a raised area or swelling, often used for geological formations or bodily bumps. More about a rise than a sharp projection.
The map shows the protrusion of the mountain.
The act of protruding or sticking out. Often used as a noun or in compound verbs like 突出する (tosshutsu suru).
The protrusion of the nail is dangerous.
His eyes were protruding.
A verb meaning 'to stick out' or 'protrude'. More colloquial than 突出する.
A rock is protruding from the sea.
Means 'to pop out' or 'stick out suddenly'. Implies a more abrupt or noticeable protrusion.
A nail is sticking out from the board.
この出っ張り、ぶつけそうで怖い。
This protrusion looks like I might bump into it, it's scary.
The blueprint shows the dimensions of the protrusion.