also: ばねじかけ
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
clockwork mechanism; spring-driven device
Refers to a mechanism powered by a wound spring, such as in old toys, clocks, or music boxes. Often used attributively with の.
この古いオルゴールはぜんまい仕掛けで動く。
This old music box runs on a clockwork mechanism.
ぜんまい仕掛けのおもちゃを集めている。
I collect clockwork toys.