I struggle with expressing my desire for an explanation how a particular physical thing works?
E.g. How does this clock work? How does a refrigerator function?
Best thing I can come up with is 「動き方」
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How does this clock work?
「この時計はどうやって動いているんですか。」
How does a refrigerator function?
「冷蔵庫って、どういう仕組みになっているんですか。」