机の上に大切な鍵がある
There are important keys on the desk.
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Example sentences
He holds the key to solving the case.
あれ、鍵をどこに置いたかな
Huh, where did I put my keys?
鍵をなくしたが、ようやく見つけた。
I lost my keys, but I finally found them.
鍵がなくなってしまった。
The keys have gone missing.
鍵がソファーの下で見つかった。
The key was found under the sofa.
あっ、鍵を忘れた。
Ah, I forgot my keys.
駅の近くで失くした鍵を探しています。
I am searching for the key I lost near the station.
あれ、鍵はどこに置いたっけ？
Oh, where did I put my keys again?
「鍵を忘れてしまった。どうしよう。」
「I forgot my keys. What should I do?」
Usage Notes
Used both for physical keys and metaphorically for clues or critical factors.
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