THE WORD · N3
針
needle
Noun · Counter
磁石の針は北を指す。
The needle of a compass indicates the North.
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Parts of speech
Noun · Counter · Noun used as a suffix
The dictionary may associate several parts of speech with different meanings of the same word.
Close or Related Words
Dictionary references: they are not necessarily synonyms.
- 釣り針 — hook Source
English dictionary meanings
- needle
- pin
- hook
- stinger
- thorn
- hand (e.g. clock, etc.)
- pointer
- staple (for a stapler)
- needlework
- sewing
- malice
- counter for stitches