| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 爪 | つめ | ツメ |
Pronunciation: tsume
How to Say It Outloud: tsu-me
Usage: Claws, nails (both human and animal)
Example Sentence Japanese:
猫の爪は鋭い。
猫の爪は鋭い。Example Sentence English:A cat's claws are sharp.
A cat's claws are sharp.Dictionary
螯はさみ
Noun- pincers (of a crab, scorpion, etc.); claws; forceps
爪牙そうが
Noun- claws and fangs; claws and tusks
- clutches; devious design; means of causing harm; weapon
- pawn; stooge; cat's-paw
- right-hand man
爪をとぐつめをとぐ
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'gu' ending
- to sharpen one's claws
鋭いするどいCommon wordjlpt-n3
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed
- sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; stabbing; cutting (remark, criticism, etc.); stinging; biting; fierce (attack); pointed (question, look, etc.); piercing (gaze); shrill (sound)
- keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute; sharp (eye, mind, etc.); astute; shrewd; discerning; penetrating (insight, question, etc.); perceptive
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