鎖
Meanings
1
chain; chains
Refers to a physical chain made of metal links, or metaphorically to a series or connection.
I chained my bicycle to the fence.
This necklace is made of a fine chain.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を鎖でつなぐto tie/connect something with a chain
I tied the dog up with a chain.
- 鎖を巻くto wind/wrap a chain around something
I wrapped chains around the tires before driving on the snowy road.
- 鎖が切れるfor a chain to break/snap
The old chain suddenly snapped.
- 鎖で〈物〉を固定するto secure something in place with a chain
I secured the bicycle to the post with a chain.
Expressions
- 金の鎖も引けば切れるeven the strong-willed fall into temptation · there's nothing you can't do if you set your mind to it