shrimp-shaped lock; curved lock for gate bolts
Historical term for a lock with a curved shape resembling a shrimp, typically used on gate bolts. Not in modern everyday use.
This old gate has a shrimp-shaped lock on it.
Rare alternative term for a padlock; 南京錠 is the standard modern word. May appear in historical or regional contexts.
See also: 南京錠
A padlock was used on the old storehouse door.
Standard modern word for padlock; 海老錠 is a rare historical synonym.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical lock term.
Alternate kanji spelling using 蝦 instead of 海老; less common.
Compound of 海老 (shrimp) and 錠 (lock), named for the curved shrimp-like shape of the lock.