This is the 6631st most frequent Japanese word.
ナット
"ナット" in Japanese means "nut," referring to a small metal fastener with a threaded hole.
In this sentence, 'ナット' describes the shape resembling a nut hardware.
ナット型のお菓子は面白い形をしていますね。
The nut-shaped candies have an interesting shape.
Here, 'ナット' refers to a hardware component that screws onto a bolt.
私はボルトとナットを使って棚を組み立てました。
I assembled the shelf using bolts and nuts.
Here, 'ナット' refers to a part of a guitar, specifically the ridge that strings rest on.