ドライバー

どらいばー
noun
screwdriver; driver
1. screwdriver
A tool for turning screws.
ドライバーネジ()める
To tighten a screw with a screwdriver.
Bring me a Phillips screwdriver.
With this electric screwdriver, assembling furniture becomes easier.
2. driver (person)
A person who drives a vehicle.
タクシードライバーなりたい。
I want to become a taxi driver.
Truck drivers drive for long hours.
The driver's carelessness was the cause of the accident.
3. driver (golf club)
A golf club used for long-distance shots.
ドライバーティーショット()
To hit a tee shot with a driver.
I bought a new driver.
The ball hit with the driver traveled over 200 yards.

ドライバー is a loanword from English "driver" with multiple meanings depending on context.

MEANING 1 - SCREWDRIVER (TOOL):

MEANING 2 - DRIVER (PERSON):

MEANING 3 - GOLF CLUB:

  • ドライバー(): to hit with a driver
  • The club used for long-distance tee shots

MEANING 4 - COMPUTING: