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VocabJLPT N1

gear

Noun

Definitions

1. gear
2. cogwheel
3. cog (in an organization, company, etc.)
4. Gear

This noun refers to a toothed wheel used in machinery to transfer motion between moving parts. It is often used metaphorically to describe someone or something acting as an essential component within a larger system or organization.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My senior said, "This gear's out of oil."

Sentence 2

Great news — replacing the gear made it so much quieter!

Sentence 3

It appears the gear axle is misaligned, which is causing the vibration.

Sentence 4

Finally, retighten the bolts securing the gear.

Sentence 5

She blamed herself, saying "I'm the one who broke everything."