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爪

つめ

Readings

つめ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    nnail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon; hoof
  2. 2.
    nplectrum; pick
  3. 3.
    nhook; clasp

Kanji breakdown

爪
4 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

私は夜には決して爪を切らない。

I never cut my nails at night.

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爪つめ

nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

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