鍵

Key for a lock or solution to a problem

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カギ common katakana form

1 Noun

"Key (for a lock)"

Refers to the physical tool used to operate a mechanism or the lock itself.

Example

家の鍵を忘れました。

I forgot my house key.

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2 Noun

"Key (to a solution)"

Describes the most critical factor or vital clue necessary to achieve a result.

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鍵

かぎ

Key for a lock or solution to a problem

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