爪
KanjiJLPT N1
Claw
claw, nail, talon
Mnemonic
A sharp claw reaching downward.
Details
The keyword for 爪 is claw. This kanji represents the nail or talon of an animal or human, depicting the sharp, curved appendages found at the tips of fingers or toes. It encompasses the meaning of fingernails, toenails, and the claws of birds and beasts alike. The character's shape visually suggests the downward-curving form of a claw or nail gripping at something.
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