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針

はり

noun

Meanings

1needle
2hand (e.g., clock)
3pin
4hook
5stinger
6thorn
7hand (e.g. clock, etc.)
8pointer

Example sentence

怪我自体はなん針か縫う程度だそうです。

Apparently the wound itself only needs a few stitches.

Your sentences

Kanji in this word

針Needle, Pin, Staple10 strokes

More words with 針

針路しんろ · courseN2 針金はりがね · wireN2 方針ほうしん · objectiveN2 指針ししん · needle (compass, gauge, etc.)

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