針
needle, pin, staple, stinger

Readings

On'yomi (音読み)

シン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

はり

Nanori (名乗り)

は

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Information

Grade:6
Strokes:10
JLPT:2
Frequency:505

Vocabulary

シン

WordReadingMeaning
指針シシンneedle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; pointer; index; guiding principle; guideline; guide
方針ホウシンpolicy; course; plan (of action); principle; magnetic needle
検針ケンシンinspection of a meter; reading a meter; needle detection (in garments, etc.); needle inspection
針路シンロcourse; direction
羅針盤ラシンバンcompass

Other

WordReadingMeaning
針はりneedle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer; staple (for a stapler); needlework; sewing; malice; counter for stitches
針金はりがねwire
釣り針つりばりfish hook
縫い針ぬいばりsewing needle
縫い針ぬいはりsewing needle

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