ノブ
also: ノッブ
Meanings
1
General term for a rounded handle or control, such as on a door, drawer, or electronic device.
Turn the radio knob to adjust the volume.
2
doorknob
abbreviation
Abbreviation of ドアノブ; commonly used in everyday speech.
See also: ドアノブ
I turned the doorknob and opened the door.
Usage patterns
- ノブを回すto turn a knob
I turned the knob and opened the door.
- ノブをつかむto grab hold of a knob
The child grabbed the chair's knob and stood up.