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What does 爪 (つめ, tsume) mean?

爪 (つめ, tsume) means fingernail, claw.

Quick facts
Readingつめ
Romajitsume
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
つめ
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsume

fingernail, claw

  1. 1noun nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon
  2. 2noun plectrum; pick
  3. 3noun hook; clasp

Example sentences

  • My nails have grown long, so let's cut them.

  • The cat scratched the sofa with its claws.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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