Translation guide
The English word 'screwing' can refer to the physical act of turning a screw, fastening with screws, or vulgar slang for sexual intercourse. This guide focuses on the physical action of using a screw or screwdriver, as the vulgar sense is rarely needed by learners and is highly context-dependent.
The action of rotating a screw to tighten or loosen it, or turning something with a twisting motion.
The most common and natural way to say 'to turn a screw'. ネジ means screw, 回す means to turn.
ドライバーでネジを回してください。
Please turn the screw with a screwdriver.
このネジは固くて回しにくい。
This screw is stiff and hard to turn.
The act of attaching or securing something using screws.
Means 'to fix with screws'. Natural for describing assembly or installation.
棚を壁にネジで固定する。
Fix the shelf to the wall with screws.
The English word 'screwing' is often used as vulgar slang for sexual intercourse. This meaning is not covered here. If you need to express that, it is highly context-dependent and generally not appropriate for learners to use. Avoid direct translation.
Specifically means 'to tighten a screw'. Use when the goal is to secure something.
ネジをしっかり締めてください。
Please tighten the screw firmly.
Means 'to loosen a screw'. The opposite of tightening.
ネジを緩めてカバーを外します。
Loosen the screws and remove the cover.
Means 'to screw in', implying driving a screw into a material. Often used for self-tapping screws or forcing something in with a twisting motion.
木にネジをねじ込む。
Screw a screw into the wood.
A more technical term meaning 'to rotate'. Can be used for turning any object, not just screws.
つまみを右に回転させてください。
Please rotate the knob to the right.
Literally 'screw fastening'. Common in instructions and manuals.
パネルをネジ留めしてください。
Please fasten the panel with screws.