鷹の爪 たかのつめ Also written タカノツメ Meanings Noun Gamblea innovans (species of deciduous tree) extremely spicy form of chili pepper See also: 唐辛子 (とうがらし). variety of high-quality green tea Kanji 鷹 hawk. Read as たか. 爪 nail. Read as つめ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists