Meaning

Primary

Second Hand

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The second needle is the thin hand that indicates seconds on your clock. That's the second hand of a clock.

Reading

びょうしん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

腕時計の秒針が折れちゃってるの。

My wrist watch’s second hand has been broken.

Kanji Composition