鉤、 鈎

Readings

Kana: はり、ち
Romaji: hari, chi
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Definitions

1

needle; pin

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2

hook

See also: (reading かぎ, entry #1) 釣り針 (reading つりばり)
3

stinger; thorn

4

hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer

5

staple (for a stapler)

6

needlework; sewing

See also: 御針
7

malice

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8

counter for stitches

Kanji

Readings: シン、 はり
Meanings: needle, pin, staple, stinger
Readings: コウ、 ク、 かぎ、 はり、 ばり
Meanings: hook, barb, gaff, brackets
Readings: コウ、 ク、 かぎ
Meanings: hook, barb, gaff, brackets

Example Sentences

針金(はりがね)電気(でんき)(つた)える。
➥Wires transmit electricity.
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(かれ)(はり)(ゆび)()した。
➥He hurt his finger with a needle.
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(わたし)時計(とけい)(はり)(すす)めた。
➥I advanced the hands on the clock.
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磁石(じしゃく)(はり)(きた)()す。
➥Compass needles point to the north.
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彼女(かのじょ)針仕事(はりしごと)上手(じょうず)だ。
➥She is handy with a needle.
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彼女(かのじょ)(はり)をすすめていた。
➥She pushed her needle in and out.
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