針
Kanji · N2
針 / needle
Kanji for needle, pin, or staple.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | はり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
針 carries the meaning needle, pin, or staple.
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Common compounds with 針
針医はりいacupuncturist
秒針びょうしんsecond hand
羅針盤らしんばんcompass
針金はりがねwire
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