ちょうつが
Meanings
Noun
1. hinge
esp. 丁番 in the construction industry
2. joint (esp. an anatomical joint)
when read as "ちょうつがい"
Irregular okurigana
Kanji used
butterfly
place in a series
Pitch accent
ちょ
うつ
がい
Composed of
butterfly
pair (esp. of mated animals); brace; couple; (anatomical) joint