- noun needle; pin
- hook
- stinger; thorn
- hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
- staple (for a stapler)
- needlework; sewing
- malice
- counter, suffix counter for stitches
針
はり
needle
Meanings
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In sentences
今日の一針、明日の十針。 A stitch in time saves nine. #171971
針のように鋭い。 They are as sharp as needles. #13209216
彼は針で指を刺した。 He hurt his finger with a needle. #103595
磁石の針は北を指す。 Compass needles point to the north. #150174
男の子はやはり男の子。 Boys will be boys. #127241
私は時計の針を進めた。 I advanced the hands on the clock. #156410