Meaning of 爪 in Japanese
Definition of 爪
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(n) nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon; hoof
私は夜には決して爪を切らない。
I never cut my nails at night. - plectrum; pick
- hook; clasp
Words related to 爪
- (n) Japanese rake
- (n) sponge gourd; dishcloth gourd; loofah
- sponge cucumber
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(metaphorically, generally in negative sentences) something useless
でももヘチマもないわ。
There's no but about it!
- (exp) penny wise and pound foolish
- (n) fingernail mark; scratch
- scar; ravages; after-effects
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(n) tiptoe
爪先が浮きたっちゃうよ。
That keeps me on my toes.
- (n) toothpick
- (exp) a wise man keeps some of his talents in reserve; one shouldn't show off; the person who knows most often says least; a skilled hawk hides its talons
- (n) nail clippers
