針

はり

Also written 鉤, 鈎

Meanings

  1. Noun needle; pin
  2. hook See also: 鉤 (かぎ). See also: 釣り針 (つりばり).
  3. stinger; thorn
  4. hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
  5. staple (for a stapler)
  6. needlework; sewing See also: お針 (おはり).
  7. malice
  8. Counter, Noun suffix counter for stitches

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