爪

爪
ONそう
KUNつめ、つま
Meanings
clawnailtalon
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How to remember

This kanji clearly depicts an animal's claw or a hand with long fingernails. You can see the sharp points at the top and the finger/palm structure below.

Vocabulary

爪つめ
nail, claw
爪切りつめきり
nail clippers
爪先つまさき
tiptoe, toe
爪痕そうこん
claw mark, scratch
指の爪ゆびのつめ
fingernail

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