Word details
爪
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 爪.
Dictionary
Entry
1
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon; hoof
Examples
私は夜には決して爪を切らない。
I never cut my nails at night.
2
plectrum; pick
3
hook; clasp
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
爪
claw, nail, talon
4 strokesFrequency 2,025Grade 8
On
ソウ
Kun
つめつま-
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