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爪
つめ
N2
noun
Meanings
1
fingernail or toenail
2
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail)
3
claw
4
talon
5
plectrum
6
pick
7
hook
8
clasp
Example sentence
私は夜には決して爪を切らない。
I never cut my nails at night.
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More words with
爪
爪切り
つめきり ·
nail clippers
爪楊枝
つまようじ ·
toothpick
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