かぎ
かぎ
kagi
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
かぎ (かぎ (kagi)) means "Key". It is read かぎ (kagi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Key
Also : lock · clue
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Example Sentences
ドアの鍵がなくなった。
ドアのかぎがなくなった。
The key to the door has gone missing.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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