hangnail in Japanese
hangnail in Japanese is さかむけ, ささくれ.
hangnail in Japanese
さかむけ
Pronounced: sakamuke
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
ささくれ
Pronounced: sasakure
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
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What is "hangnail" in Japanese?
"hangnail" in Japanese is さかむけ, ささくれ.
How do you pronounce さかむけ?
"hangnail" in Japanese is さかむけ, pronounced "sakamuke".
Are there other ways to say "hangnail" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "hangnail": さかむけ, ささくれ.
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