1.
key hook; key rack; key holder
a device for hanging keys, typically mounted near an entrance
玄関に鍵掛けを付けた。
I installed a key hook in the entrance.
鍵掛けに鍵を掛けておく。
I'll hang the keys on the key hook.
鍵掛けがあると鍵をなくさない。
Having a key hook prevents losing your keys.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES:
- キーフック - key hook (English loanword)
- キーホルダー掛け - key holder rack
- 鍵ホルダー - key holder (for carrying)
HOUSEHOLD ITEM:
A common household item in Japan, often placed near the 玄関 (entrance). Many Japanese homes have a dedicated spot for keys to prevent them from being misplaced.