シャフト
Meanings
1
Mechanical component: a rotating rod that transmits power, such as a drive shaft or axle.
The engine shaft broke.
2
golf club shaft
The long, slender part of a golf club between the grip and the clubhead.
After changing to a new shaft, my driving distance increased.
3
mine shaft; pit
A vertical or inclined passage in a mine; often used in compound terms like シャフト工事 (shaft construction).
The mine shaft is as deep as 500 meters.
Usage patterns
- シャフトを回すto turn/rotate a shaft
I checked it by turning the engine's shaft by hand.
- シャフトが折れるfor a (golf club) shaft to break
I put too much force into the swing and the golf club's shaft broke.
- シャフトを掘るto dig/excavate a mine shaft
Construction began to dig a deep shaft at the new mine.
- シャフトを選ぶto choose a shaft (e.g. for a golf club, based on flex or weight)
It's important to choose a shaft that matches your swing strength.