chain; chains
Refers to a physical chain made of metal links, or metaphorically to a series or connection.
自転車を鎖で柵につないだ。
I chained my bicycle to the fence.
このネックレスは細い鎖でできている。
This necklace is made of a fine chain.
I tied the dog up with a chain.
I wrapped chains around the tires before driving on the snowy road.
The old chain suddenly snapped.
I secured the bicycle to the post with a chain.
rain chain; chain downspout
chain of yarn