爪 kanji: meaning “claw”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N14 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning: claw
On'yomi: ソウ
Kun'yomi: つめ

Picture story to remember 爪

Three sharp claws curl down from the bird's foot and grip the branch.

How to write 爪: stroke order

爪 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 爪

爪切りつめきりnail clippers

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