claw in Japanese
claw in Japanese is 爪, はさみ — claw means a sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
claw in Japanese
爪
Pronounced: tsume
A curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
はさみ
Pronounced: hasami
What does "claw" mean?
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noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
"The eagle's claws locked onto the branch."
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noun A pincer of a crab, lobster, or similar creature.
"The lobster snapped its claw shut."
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verb To scratch, grip, or tear at something using claws (or fingernails).
"The dog clawed at the door to be let out."
claw in a sentence
- The eagle's claws locked onto the branch.
- The cat left claw marks all over the sofa.
- The lobster snapped its claw shut.
- The dog clawed at the door to be let out.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "claw" in Japanese?
"claw" in Japanese is 爪, はさみ. claw means: A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
How do you pronounce 爪?
"claw" in Japanese is 爪, pronounced "tsume".
How do you use "claw" in a sentence?
Example: "The eagle's claws locked onto the branch." In Japanese, "claw" is 爪, はさみ.
Are there other ways to say "claw" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "claw": 爪, はさみ.
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