Radical 爪 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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kanji

爵

Meaning

Baron, Rank of nobility

Reading

onyomiしゃく

shaku

Parts

⺤罒Net 艮Stopping 寸Measurement

Radical

爪

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1249

Handwriting

kanji

爪

Meaning

Claw

Reading

kunyomiつま

tsuma

つめ

tsume

onyomiそう

sou

Example Word

爪切り: nail clipper. The Japanese noun '爪切り (つめきり)' refers to a 'nail clipper', a tool used for trimming fingernails or toenails. It is a compound word combining '爪 (つめ)' meaning 'nail' and '切り (きり)' meaning 'cutter'. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts related to personal grooming. For example: I bought a new nail clipper「新しい爪切りを買いました」(あたらしいつめきりをかいました). Please lend me your nail clipper「爪切りを貸してください」(つめきりをかしてください). The tool is essential for maintaining hygiene and is found in most households.