nail, tack, peg
On'yomi (音読み)
- テイ
- チョウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- くぎ
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
- 못
- 中文
- 钉子
- id
- paku
- th
- ตะปู
- es
- clavo
- fr
- clou
- de
- Nagel
- pt
- prego
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