クラッチ
Meanings
1
Refers to the mechanical device in a vehicle, or metaphorically to a critical moment. Used in automotive and sports contexts.
Step on the clutch and change gears.
He made a clutch shot.
Usage patterns
- クラッチを踏むto press the clutch pedal
I pressed the clutch before stopping at the light.
- クラッチをつなぐto engage the clutch
I started off by slowly engaging the clutch.
- クラッチが滑るthe clutch slips
The clutch has started slipping recently.
- クラッチを切るto disengage the clutch
You disengage the clutch before shifting gears.