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JLPT N110画 · 10 strokesradical 金freq #2496

nail, tack, peg

On'yomi (音読み)

  • テイ
  • チョウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • くぎ

Mnemonic

Imagine a shiny gold nail (金) that you hammer into wood, securing everything in place like a strong peg.

About this kanji

The kanji 釘, pronounced "kugi" in kun'yomi, primarily means "nail" or "tack," which are small metal fasteners used in construction and crafts. It is mostly used as a noun. While there are no frequent compounds with this kanji, it is common in everyday conversation, especially when discussing repairs or DIY projects. For example, you might say, "この釘が必要です" (I need this nail). A useful note is that while this kanji can refer to various types of fasteners, it typically emphasizes the basic metal spike used in building.

Example sentences

  • 釘を打ってください。

    Please hammer the nail.

Meanings across languages

English
nail, tack, peg
한국어
中文
钉子
id
paku
th
ตะปู
es
clavo
fr
clou
de
Nagel
pt
prego

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