“Pincers” in Japanese
Short answer
Pincers in Japanese is “釘抜き” (kuginuki). Full meaning: pincers, nail puller.
Other ways to say “Pincers” in Japanese
螯
hasami pincers (of a crab, scorpion, etc.), claws, forceps
くぎ抜き
kuginuki pincers, nail puller
クギ抜き
kuginuki pincers, nail puller
くぎぬき
kuginuki pincers, nail puller
釘抜
kuginuki pincers, nail puller
鋏
hasami scissors, shears, clippers; hole punch; pincers, nippers, pliers
ハサミ
hasami scissors, shears, clippers; hole punch; pincers, nippers, pliers
バサミ
basami scissors, shears, clippers; hole punch; pincers, nippers, pliers
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