Meaning

Primary

Claw

Alternatives

Nail, Talon, Hoof

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well, though it adds a few more meanings as well, like nail or talon or hoof or really any hard thing on the ends of fingers or feet.

Reading

つめ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading takes the second reading, つめ.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女の右の小指の爪の長さはなんと六メートルもあります。

Her right pinky nail is six meters long.

Kanji Composition