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クラッチ

kuracchi

A clutch, especially the mechanism in a vehicle for engaging and disengaging power.

Transport & TravelPure Gairaigo

Meaning

Refers mainly to the clutch mechanism in a car or motorcycle. In context it can also suggest clutch-related handling or engagement.

  • vehicle clutch mechanism

Examples

Example Sentences

クラッチペダルを数回(すうかい)踏む(ふむ)と、なんとかクラッチが切れ(きれ)たので、騙し(だまし)騙し(だまし)運転(うんてん)しました。

Repeatedly slamming the clutch pedal, I somehow managed to get the clutch disengaged so I could just about drive for the time being.

Source: JMdict

マニュアル車(くるま)を運転(うんてん)する際(きわ)は、クラッチの操作(そうさ)が欠か(かか)せない。

When driving a manual car, clutch operation is essential.

Source: Internal

坂道発進(さかみちはっしん)でクラッチを離す(はなす)タイミングが難しい(むずかしい)。

The timing for releasing the clutch during a hill start is difficult.

Source: Internal

クラッチの調子(ちょうし)が悪か(わるか)ったので、整備工場(せいびこうじょう)で点検(てんけん)してもらった。

The clutch was not working well, so I had it inspected at a repair shop.

Source: Internal
TatoebaFukukoCC BY 2.0 FRFurigana needs review

クラッチペダル、壊（こわ）しちゃった。

I broke the clutch.

Source: Sentence 2975950

TatoebaFukukoCC BY 2.0 FRFurigana needs review

クラッチペダルが壊（こわ）れてしまった。

I broke the clutch.

Source: Sentence 2975949

TatoebaFukukoCC BY 2.0 FRFurigana needs review

クラッチペダルを壊（こわ）してしまいました。

I broke the clutch.

Source: Sentence 2975952

Related

クラッチミート

kuracchi miito

The act of engaging the clutch, especially on a motorcycle.

クラッチワーク

kuracchi waaku

The technique of operating a manual transmission's clutch pedal.

オートクラッチ

ooto kuracchi

A clutch mechanism that engages or disengages automatically.

See Also

ドラマチック

doramachikku

Qualities & Concepts

Striking in appearance or effect.

ドラスチック

dorasuchikku

Qualities & Concepts

Extreme, sudden, or severe in effect.

クラスマッチ

kurasu macchi

Sports & Games

An athletic or sporting event held between different classes within the same school.

ノークラッチ

noo kuracchi

Transport & Travel

A vehicle transmission system that does not require a manual clutch pedal.

Entry Questions

What does クラッチ mean in Japanese?

クラッチ means A clutch, especially the mechanism in a vehicle for engaging and disengaging power.

How do you read クラッチ?

クラッチ is read as くらっち and romanized as kuracchi.

What type of gairaigo is クラッチ?

クラッチ is listed as Pure Gairaigo.

What category is クラッチ in?

クラッチ is in the Transport & Travel category.

Source Details

Entry ID
1044230
Source
JMdict_english
Revision
JMdict.2026-04-17
Review notes
Needs review
Active language
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