JLPT N1

nail; claw; talon

Item 591 of 642 | 4 strokes | Radical: 爪 (claw)

Readings

On'yomiソウ
Kun'yomiつめ、つま

Mnemonic

Sharp points at the fingertips—CLAWS and NAILS.

Example Words

爪 (つめ) nail; claw
爪先 (つまさき) tiptoe
爪切り (つめきり) nail clipper