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tap Meaning in Japanese (tap 英語 意味)

nounタップ, 蛇口
verb軽くたたく, (資源などを)利用する
タップ in English:tap
IPA:tæp
Quick Answer • 要約

tap の日本語の意味は「タップ, 蛇口, 軽くたたく, (資源などを)利用する」です。 (パイプや容器から液体、特に水を流す流れを制御する装置。)

Concept Illustration
Tap visual illustration - Meaning in Japanese (タップ)
Visual representation of "tap"

Definitions of Tap

  1. 1
    noun
    蛇口

    A device that controls the flow of liquid, especially water, from a pipe or container.

    パイプや容器から液体、特に水を流す流れを制御する装置。

  2. 2
    verb
    軽くたたく

    To strike lightly and quickly with a small, sharp sound, often to get attention or to test something.

    注意を引くため、または何かを試すために、小さく鋭い音で素早く軽く打つこと。

  3. 3
    verb
    (資源などを)利用する

    To make use of a resource, opportunity, or connection, often to gain an advantage.

    有利を得るために、資源、機会、またはつながりを利用すること。

Example Sentences

casual

“Please turn off the tap after washing your hands.”

手を洗った後は、蛇口を閉めてください。

casual

“She gave him a gentle tap on the shoulder to get his attention.”

彼女は注意を引くために、彼の肩を優しく軽くたたいた。

business

“We need to tap into new markets to expand our business.”

事業を拡大するためには、新しい市場を開拓する必要がある。

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

faucetspigot

Inflected Word Forms

past tensetapped
present participletapping
nountaproom
agent nountapper

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

tap intophrasal_verb

To make use of a source of energy, knowledge, or money.

on tapexpression

Immediately available when needed, often referring to drinks.

tap dancecollocation

A dance in which the dancer wears shoes fitted with heel and toe taps.