Definition of (かんぬき)

かんぬき

かんぬき

kannuki

noun
1.
bar, bolt (e.g. on door), latch(usually kana)
2.
double-arm lock (wrestling)(usually kana, sports term)
Other readings:
かんぬき《貫木》
かんのき《閂》[1]
かんのき《貫木》[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
gate bar
pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace
tree, wood
Example sentences(showing 2 results)

We barred the door and locked it

The door bolts on the inside