also: じかまき
noun
series winding
Technical term in electrical engineering for a winding configuration where components are connected in series.
このモーターは直巻きになっている。
This motor is series-wound.
noun
pre-applied seaweed wrapping
Used in food contexts, especially for onigiri or sushi where nori is already wrapped around the rice before serving.
このおにぎりは直巻きで、海苔がパリパリだ。
This onigiri has pre-applied seaweed and the nori is crispy.
Abbreviated form, common in technical contexts.
Kana spelling for the reading じかまき, used when the kanji reading is ambiguous or in casual writing.
Compound of 直 (direct) and 巻き (winding/wrapping). The electrical sense refers to series connection; the food sense refers to seaweed wrapped directly onto the rice.