Translation guide
A part that sticks out from a surface or main body. In Japanese, the most common word is 突起 (tokki), but other terms like 出っ張り (deppari) and 突出部 (tosshutsubu) are used depending on context and formality.
To refer to any part that sticks out from a surface or main body, such as a bump, knob, or projection.
To describe the action or state of something sticking out.
突起 (tokki) is the most general and neutral term for a protrusion. 出っ張り (deppari) is casual and often used for unwanted bumps. 突出部 (tosshutsubu) is formal and technical, suitable for precise descriptions in engineering or architecture.
この突起は何のためにあるの？
What is this protrusion for?
この出っ張り、ぶつけそうで怖い。
This protrusion looks like I might bump into it, it's scary.
This machine has several small protrusions.
壁の突起に注意してください。
Please be careful of the protrusion on the wall.
A casual, everyday word for something that sticks out. Often used for bumps or bulges in informal speech.
この机の出っ張りが邪魔だ。
This protrusion on the desk is in the way.
A more formal or technical term for a protruding part, often used in engineering or architecture.
建物の突出部が歩道にはみ出している。
The protrusion of the building extends over the sidewalk.
Refers to a raised area or swelling, often used for geological formations or bodily bumps. More about a rise than a sharp projection.
地図には山の隆起が示されている。
The map shows the protrusion of the mountain.
The act of protruding or sticking out. Often used as a noun or in compound verbs like 突出する (tosshutsu suru).
釘の突出が危険だ。
The protrusion of the nail is dangerous.
彼の目は突出していた。
His eyes were protruding.
A verb meaning 'to stick out' or 'protrude'. More colloquial than 突出する.
岩が海から突き出ている。
A rock is protruding from the sea.
Means 'to pop out' or 'stick out suddenly'. Implies a more abrupt or noticeable protrusion.
釘が板から飛び出ている。
A nail is sticking out from the board.
The blueprint shows the dimensions of the protrusion.
The blueprint shows the dimensions of the protrusion.