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JLPT 2
Kana Reading
つめ
Romaji
tsume
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon; hoof
    Example sentence
    グリーンピース鉄分豊富よくなる成分が含まれている。 Green peas are high in iron and contain nutrients that improve the colour of fingernails.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    plectrum; pick
    Example sentence
    背中掻いたり、噛んだりするある He has a habit of scratching his back and biting his nails.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    hook; clasp
    Example sentence
    つめ引っ込めた The cat retracted its claws.

Examples of 爪, つめ in a sentence


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