Needle in Japanese

"needle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

針

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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "needle". The most common choice is shown first.

針

Top pick

needle, pin, staple, stinger

Reading: shin

10 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of metal and ten. Metal ten.

What it carries

Needle, policy, course. Represents needle.

Related kanji for "needle"

葉

needle

you · nature, wisdom

Combines 'grass' (艹) with 'flat/thin' (枼), depicting the thin, flat parts of plants—leaves. Also carries meanings of generation and era.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for needle?

The most common kanji for "needle" is 針, read as shin. It means needle, pin, staple. Related kanji: 葉 (needle).

How many strokes does 針 have?

針 has 10 strokes.