Japanese Dictionary

Words

54 words found
  • 爪
    JLPT 2
    Kana Reading
    つめ
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon; hoof
      Example sentence
      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.
    • Parts of speech
      Meaning
      plectrum; pick
      Example sentence
      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.
    • Parts of speech
      Meaning
      hook; clasp
      Example sentence
      猫はつめを引っ込めた。 The cat retracted its claws.
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  • つま先, 爪先
    Kana Reading
    つまさき
    Word Senses
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  • 糸瓜, 糸爪, 天糸瓜
    Kana Reading
    へちま
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      sponge gourd; dishcloth gourd; loofah
      Example sentence
      でももヘチマもないわ。 There's no but about it!
    • Parts of speech
      Meaning
      sponge cucumber
    • Parts of speech
      Meaning
      (metaphorically, generally in negative sentences) something useless
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Kanji

122 kanji found
  • 采 JLPT 1

    8 strokes

    dice, form, appearance, take, coloring

    On'Yomi: サイ

    Kun'Yomi: と.る, いろどり

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  • 爪

    4 strokes

    claw, nail, talon

    On'Yomi: ソウ

    Kun'Yomi: つめ, つま-

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  • 抓

    7 strokes

    pick, pinch, summarize

    On'Yomi: ソウ

    Kun'Yomi: つ.ねる, つ.める, つね.る, つま.む

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