“Trigger” in Japanese
Short answer
Trigger in Japanese is “引き金” (hikigane). Full meaning: trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something), immediate cause.
Other ways to say “Trigger” in Japanese
トリガー
torigaa trigger
契機
keiki opportunity, chance; trigger, cause
銃爪
hikigane trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something), immediate cause
引金
hikigane trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something), immediate cause
引鉄
hikigane trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something), immediate cause
引き鉄
hikigane trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something), immediate cause
引きがね
hikigane trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something), immediate cause
火種
hidane live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.), trigger
起爆剤
kibakuzai detonator, priming, primer; trigger, impetus, spark
口火
kuchibi fuse, pilot light; cause (of a war, argument, revolt, etc.), origin, trigger
楔機
keiki opportunity, chance; trigger, cause
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