Japanese Word · Advanced
きしむ蝶番に油を差す
oil a squeaky hinge
Pronunciation: きしむ蝶番に油を差す
Meaning
A natural Japanese expression used to convey: oil a squeaky hinge.
Example
きしむ蝶番に少量の油を差しました。
I put a small amount of oil on the squeaky hinge.
Practice tips
- Practice きしむ蝶番に油を差す out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for advanced-level learners.