留(と)め具(ぐ)

とめぐ
noun
fastener; clasp; catch
1. fastener; clasp; catch; clip
A device or mechanism used to hold things together or in place, such as clasps, clips, buckles, or latches.
留(と)め具(ぐ)が外(はず)れた。
The clasp came undone.
ネックレスの留(と)め具(ぐ)が壊(こわ)れてしまった。
The clasp on my necklace broke.
この鞄(かばん)の留(と)め具(ぐ)は金属(きんぞく)製(せい)で丈夫(じょうぶ)だ。
The fastener on this bag is made of metal and is sturdy.

USAGE:
A compound of 留(と)める (to fasten) + 具(ぐ) (tool, implement). A general term for any kind of fastening device.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 留(と)め具(ぐ)を外(はず)す (to undo a fastener)
  • 留(と)め具(ぐ)を付(つ)ける (to attach a fastener)
  • 留(と)め具(ぐ)が壊(こわ)れる (the fastener breaks)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • ボタン: button — a specific type of fastener for clothing
  • バックル: buckle — a specific type of fastener for belts and straps
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