ヒンジ
also: ヒンヂ
Meanings
1
A mechanical joint allowing a door, lid, or similar part to swing open and shut. Used in technical and everyday contexts.
The door hinge is rusty and makes a noise when you open it.
This hinge is easy to remove.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にヒンジを取り付けるto attach a hinge to something
I attached a hinge to the door.
- ヒンジが外れるfor a hinge to come off/detach
The old hinge came off.
- ヒンジがきしむfor a hinge to creak/squeak
The hinge creaked when I opened the door.