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.
Standard kanji spelling for both senses; 直巻 is a common abbreviation.
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.