ビスbisu

1. nounscrew

• SynonymネジNeutralThe everyday word for screws in general; it can also mean a clock or watch spring. 「ビス」 is mostly used for small screws.
• SynonymスクリューNeutralA loanword meaning screw; it also refers to a ship's propeller. 「ビス」 is specific to small screws.
• Synonymねじ釘ねじくぎNeutralA nail with a screw-shaped tip; essentially the same as 「ビス」 but rarely used.
• SynonymヴィスNeutralAn alternative spelling of 「ビス」 for the same small screws; very rare.

For screws in everyday talk, 「ねじ」 is the default; 「ビス」 is the usual word for the small screws used in woodworking and assembly. Use 「スクリュー」 for a ship's propeller; 「ねじ釘」 and 「ヴィス」 are rare.

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1. 金属きんぞくなどを接合せつごうする小ちいさなねじ。