爪の垢
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 爪の垢
1
dirt under one's fingernails
2
Idiomatic expression
shred (of decency, etc.); scrap; bit; smidgen
Kanji in this Word
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-
垢
9 strokes
Meanings
dirt
grime
earwax
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あか
はじ
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