Translation guide
The English word 'rivet' can be a noun (a metal fastener) or a verb (to fix attention, or to fasten with rivets). This guide covers both uses.
The learner wants to refer to the physical object: a rivet used in construction, metalwork, etc.
The standard loanword for 'rivet' as a fastener. Used in technical and everyday contexts.
The learner wants to express that someone's attention, eyes, etc. are fixed on something.
Literally 'to be nailed down', meaning to be riveted or glued to something, unable to look away. Used for attention, gaze, etc.
彼の目はスクリーンにくぎ付けになった。
His eyes were riveted to the screen.
The learner wants to describe the action of joining materials using rivets.
To fasten with rivets. The most direct and common way to express this action.
金属板をリベットで留めた。
We riveted the metal plates together.
この橋は何千ものリベットで組み立てられている。
This bridge is assembled with thousands of rivets.
A native Japanese word for rivet or tack. Often used in compound words or traditional contexts.
職人が一つ一つの鋲を打ち込んだ。
The craftsman hammered in each rivet one by one.
To rivet someone's gaze; to make someone unable to look away. Often used when something captivating holds attention.
その美しい景色が私の視線をくぎ付けにした。
The beautiful scenery riveted my gaze.
To attract and hold attention. A more general phrase, not as strong as 'rivet', but natural.
彼の話は聴衆の注意を引きつけた。
His speech riveted the audience's attention.
To fasten with rivets or tacks, using the native word. Slightly more traditional or craft-oriented.
革に鋲で留めて飾りをつけた。
They riveted decorations onto the leather.