針
Needle, Pin JLPT N2
10 strokes · school grade 6 · frequency rank #505
Meaning
Needle, Pin, Staple, Stinger
Readings
On’yomiシン shin
Kun’yomiはり hari
Radical
Components
Example sentences
- 彼女は時計の針を１０分進ませた。She advanced the hand ten minutes.
- 時を得た一針は九針の手間を省く。A stitch in time saves nine.
- このかごは、針金でできている。This cage is made of wire.
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