What is the Kanji for 'Needle'? | 針
If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Needle', you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for 'Needle' is 針.
Parts of the Kanji 針
If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:
Words Using 針
This kanji is used in 2 words:
Kanji Related to 針 Through the Part 十
These 31 kanji contain the part 十 as well.
Kanji Related to 針 Through the Part 釒
These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.
Learn the Kanji 針
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What does 針 mean?
針 means 'Needle'.
Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.
To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.