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爪, つめ

  • tsume
JLPT LEVEL 2

Definition

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

  • nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail)
  • claw
  • talon
  • hoof

Definition

  • plectrum
  • pick

Definition

  • hook
  • clasp

Examples of 爪,つめ in a Sentence

私は夜には決して爪を切らない。
I never cut my nails at night.
猫はつめを引っ込めた。
The cat retracted its claws.
つめを噛むんじゃない。
Don't bite your nails.
彼は背中を掻いたり、爪を噛んだりする癖がある。
He has a habit of scratching his back and biting his nails.
爪を噛むのはよしなさい。
Don't bite your nails.
グリーンピースは鉄分が豊富で爪の色がよくなる成分が含まれている。
Green peas are high in iron and contain nutrients that improve the colour of fingernails.
猫が柱でつめを研いでいた。
A cat was sharpening its claws against a post.
猫が私の手につめを立てた。
The cat dug its claws into my hand.
親指の爪をはがしてしまいました。
I had my thumbnail torn off.

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