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What does 針 (はり, hari) mean?

針 (はり, hari) means needle; hand (of a clock).

Quick facts
Readingはり
Romajihari
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
はり
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhari

needle; hand (of a clock)

  1. 1noun needle; pin
  2. 2noun hook
  3. 3noun stinger; thorn
  4. 4noun hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
  5. 5noun staple (for a stapler)

Example sentences

  • The clock's hands have stopped.

  • I accidentally pricked my finger with a needle.

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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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