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needle in Japanese

needle in Japanese is 針, 針葉 — needle means a thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.

needle in Japanese

針
noun
Pronounced: hari
針葉
noun
Pronounced: shin'yō
(entomology) Any of various species of damselfly of the genus Synlestes, endemic to Australia.
針
noun
Pronounced: hari
(entomology) Any of various species of damselfly of the genus Synlestes, endemic to Australia.

What does "needle" mean?

  1. noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
    "The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second."
  2. noun A pointer on a dial, compass, or gauge.
    "The needle on the fuel gauge was almost touching empty."
  3. noun The thin, pointed leaf of certain conifer trees, such as pine.
    "The spruce dropped its needles all over the garden path."
  4. verb To tease or provoke someone persistently.
    "Stop needling me about my driving and keep your eyes on the road."
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needle in a sentence

  • The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second.
  • She threaded the needle and began stitching the hem.
  • The needle on the fuel gauge was almost touching empty.
  • As the engine warmed up, the needle crept slowly towards the middle of the dial.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "needle" in Japanese?
"needle" in Japanese is 針, 針葉. needle means: A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
How do you pronounce 針?
"needle" in Japanese is 針, pronounced "hari".
How do you use "needle" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second." In Japanese, "needle" is 針, 針葉.
Are there other ways to say "needle" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "needle": 針, 針葉.
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