つま先
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つま先
1
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
Examples
爪先が浮きたっちゃうよ。
That keeps me on my toes.
Kanji in this Word
先
6 strokes
Frequency: 173
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
before
ahead
previous
future
precedence
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さき
ま.ず
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぽん
爪
4 strokes
Frequency: 2025
Grade 8
Meanings
claw
nail
talon
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つめ
つま-
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