Word details

爪の垢

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 爪の垢.

Dictionary

Entry

爪の垢つめのあかNounExpressionFreq #56540
1

dirt under one's fingernails

2

Idiomatic expression

shred (of decency, etc.); scrap; bit; smidgen

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

爪

claw, nail, talon

4 strokesFrequency 2,025Grade 8

On

ソウ

Kun

つめつま-
垢

dirt, grime, earwax

9 strokes

On

コウク

Kun

あかはじ

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