also: めすねじ
noun
female screw; internal thread; nut
Refers to a screw with an internal thread, or a nut. The counterpart is 雄ねじ (male screw). Usually written in kana in general use, but kanji forms are common in technical writing.
See also: 雄ねじ
この部品には雌ねじが切ってある。
This part has an internal thread cut into it.
雌ねじと雄ねじをしっかり締めてください。
Please tighten the female and male screws firmly.
Kana spelling; usually written in kana.
Katakana spelling for the alternate reading めすねじ.
Variant with katakana ネジ; often seen in technical contexts.
Katakana spelling; common in technical manuals and parts lists.
Rare kanji spelling using 螺子; it is rarely used.
Rare variant using 女; it is rarely used.
Alternate reading めすねじ, sometimes used in speech or informal writing.
Compound of 雌 (め, 'female') and ねじ ('screw'). The kanji 雌 is used metaphorically to indicate the receiving part, as opposed to 雄 (male) for the inserting part.