N2
針 meaning and readings
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Kanji
針
N2
- Meaning
- needle, needle
- Onyomi
- シン
- Kunyomi
- はり
- Formula
- 針 = 金 + 十。
Story
針 is analyzed as a combination of 金 (iron, metal), 十 (sharp needle) and denotes needle, needle.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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