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31 word matches found for '爪' using reading 'つめ'
noun
1. nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon; hoof2. plectrum; pick
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Most common form: 爪に火を点す
expression, 'su' godan verb
to lead a stingy life; to scrimp and save; to pinch pennies; to light one's fingernail (instead of a candle)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: コツメカワウソ
noun
Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
1. fingernail mark; scratch2. scar; ravages; after-effects
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noun
ingrown nail; ingrowing nail(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
expression, 'gu' godan verb
to sharpen one's claws(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
noun
lunula (white crescent-shaped area at the base of a nail); nail moon(click the word for examples and links)
noun
African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
expression
1. dirt under one's fingernails2. shred (of decency, etc.); scrap; bit; smidgen
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noun
onychomycosis; tinea unguium (medicine, etc. term)(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: 脳ある鷹は爪を隠す
expression
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 (proverb)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
playing with one's fingers (a guitar, etc.)(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
noun
African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
expression, 'mu' godan verb
to take a lesson from (a wise person); to follow in the footsteps of(click the word for examples and links)
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