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はさみ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word はさみ

ハサミ
剪刀
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #17016
1

scissors; shears; clippers

Examples
ジェイはその古いはさみを拾い上げた。
Jay picked up the old scissors.
2

hole punch

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes

Meanings

scissors

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はさみ
はさ.む
つるぎ
11 strokes

Meanings

clip
snip
cut

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.る
つ.む
2 strokes
Frequency: 1794
JLPT N1
Grade 2

Meanings

sword
saber
knife

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたな
そり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
わき
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