Kanji
What does the kanji 針 mean?
針 means needle. On'yomi シン. Kun'yomi はり.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シン |
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| Kun'yomi | はり |
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| Strokes | 10 |
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| Main radical | 金 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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針On'yomi シンKun'yomi はり
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes
needle
Memory hook
Metal (金) drawn as thin as the ten (十) stroke — NEEDLE.
Stroke order · 10 strokes
Common words
- 針はりneedle; (clock) hand
- 方針ほうしんpolicy, guiding principle
- 針路しんろcourse, heading (of a ship or plane)
- 針金はりがねwire
