01
針金
はりがね
wire
Meanings
- needle
- pin
- staple
- stinger
Readings
Onyomi
- シン
Kunyomi
- はり
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Useful words
02
方針
ほうしん
policy
03
時計の針
とけいのはり
clock hand
04
釣り針
つりばり
fishhook
05
縫い針
ぬいばり
sewing needle
06
指針
ししん
guideline
Compare Kanji
01金Component88%goldThe metal flank of 針 comes from 金, fitting a needle made of metal.02刺Meaning86%thorn, pierceA needle can pierce, so 刺 provides the action linked to 針.03銭Component78%coin, .01 yen銭 also uses the metal side, a good reminder of the left component’s family.04釣Component74%angling, fish釣 keeps the same metal marker and another pointed-tool feeling.05十Component70%tenA simple 十 completes 針, making the needle shape surprisingly easy to split.06刀Meaning62%sword, saberBlade and needle are both sharp tools, though 刀 cuts while 針 pierces.