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Kanji literal and JLPT

Kanji Details for 針

針 JLPT 2
Strokes count

Strokes: 10

Radicals

Radicals: 金

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needle, pin, staple, stinger
  • シン
  • はり

Popular Words With This Kanji

  • 方針

    objective; plan; policy

  • 指針

    needle (of a compass, etc.); indicator; pointer; index

    guiding principle; guideline; guide

  • 針, 鉤, 鈎

    needle; pin

    hook

    stinger; thorn

    hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer

    staple (for a stapler)

    needlework; sewing

    malice

    counter for stitches