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Kanji Details for 爪

Strokes count

Strokes: 4

Radicals

Radicals:

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claw, nail, talon
  • ソウ
  • つめ
  • つま-

Popular Words With This Kanji

  • nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon; hoof

    plectrum; pick

    hook; clasp

  • つま先, 爪先

    tiptoe

  • 糸瓜, 糸爪, 天糸瓜

    sponge gourd; dishcloth gourd; loofah

    sponge cucumber

    (metaphorically, generally in negative sentences) something useless