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めくら蓋

English translation: dummy lid, or blind lid


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20:22 Jun 28, 2011
Japanese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Japanese term or phrase: めくら蓋
Manufacturing part of a control panel in a car
Chrisso
Local time: 01:16
English translation:dummy lid, or blind lid
Explanation:
クルマの内装で、蓋のように見えて実用性のないリッドや部品を指して、dummy xxx とか文字通り blind xxxと呼称しています。コストや重量削減のためにこうした手法をとるようです。
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Local time: 17:16
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4dummy lid, or blind lid
fumipi829
3blanking/blank cap
cinefil


  

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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
dummy lid, or blind lid


Explanation:
クルマの内装で、蓋のように見えて実用性のないリッドや部品を指して、dummy xxx とか文字通り blind xxxと呼称しています。コストや重量削減のためにこうした手法をとるようです。

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blanking/blank cap


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http://www.motorera.com/dictionary/BL.HTM

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