レンチ

れんち
noun
wrench
1. wrench
A tool for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, and pipes.
レンチでナットを緩(ゆる)める。
To loosen a nut with a wrench.
モンキーレンチは調整(ちょうせい)可能(かのう)だ。
A monkey wrench is adjustable.
水道(すいどう)の修理(しゅうり)にはパイプレンチが要(い)る。
A pipe wrench is needed for plumbing repairs.

レンチ is a wrench, a tool for gripping and turning nuts and bolts.

ETYMOLOGY:
From American English "wrench." The British term "spanner" becomes スパナ in Japanese.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • レンチで締(し)める: to tighten with a wrench
  • レンチで緩(ゆる)める: to loosen with a wrench
  • レンチを使(つか)う: to use a wrench

TYPES:

  • モンキーレンチ: adjustable wrench (monkey wrench)
  • パイプレンチ: pipe wrench
  • ソケットレンチ: socket wrench
  • トルクレンチ: torque wrench
  • 六角(ろっかく)レンチ: hex key (Allen wrench)

DISTINCTION:
レンチ (American) and スパナ (British) are often used interchangeably, though スパナ typically refers to open-ended spanners while レンチ can include adjustable types.

Related Words

Synonym: スパナ (British term)
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Added 2026.1.16 17:17 · Revised 2026.1.26 23:51
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