チェーン

ちぇーん
noun
chain
toolbusinesstransportation
1. chain (links)
a series of connected metal links used for various purposes
The bicycle chain came off.
I'm wearing a chain necklace.
The gate was locked with a chain.
2. chain (business); franchise
a group of stores or businesses operating under the same brand
チェーン店(てん)がどんどん増(ふ)えている。
Chain stores are increasing rapidly.
コンビニチェーンの大手(おおて)だ。
It's a major convenience store chain.
It's a restaurant with chain locations.
3. tire chains; snow chains
chains attached to vehicle tires for driving in snow or ice
雪道(ゆきみち)ではチェーンが必要(ひつよう)だ。
Snow chains are necessary on snowy roads.
タイヤにチェーンを巻(ま)く。
To put chains on the tires.
There's a chain requirement in effect.

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