ビス
Meanings
1
A small metal fastener with a helical ridge, used with a screwdriver. Often distinguished from ネジ (which can also refer to bolts).
from French vis
You need a few screws to assemble this furniture.
The screw is loose, so please tighten it with a screwdriver.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をビスで留めるto fasten something with a screw
I fastened the shelf board with screws.
- ビスを締めるto tighten a screw
I tightened the screw firmly with a screwdriver.
- ビスを緩めるto loosen a screw
Loosen the screws before taking it apart.