No. 4,003 in Japanese
ツマミ
A "snack" or "appetizer," often served with alcohol.
In a sentence
テレビのツマミを回して、音量を調節してください。
Turn the dial on the TV to adjust the volume.
In this sentence, 'ツマミ' refers to a knob or dial used for controlling devices such as a television or radio.
お酒のおつまみに、枝豆を頼もう。
Let's order edamame as snacks to go with the drinks.
Here, 'ツマミ' (or 'おつまみ' in its polite form) is used to mean snacks or side dishes, typically served with alcohol.
このドアのツマミが壊れていて、開けられない。
I can't open this door because the doorknob is broken.
In this context, 'ツマミ' is used to describe the handle or knob used to operate a door.
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