“Splinter” in Japanese
Short answer
Splinter in Japanese is “木端” (koppa). Full meaning: wood chip, splinter; thin shingles.
Other ways to say “Splinter” in Japanese
削片
sakuhen splinter, chip
こば
koba wood chip, splinter; thin shingles
木っ端
koppa wood chip, splinter; thin shingles
欠け
kake fragment, splinter; wane (of the Moon)
木片
mokuhen block (of wood), chip, splinter
破片
hahen fragment, broken piece, splinter, chip, shard
欠片
kakera fragment, broken piece, chip, splinter, shard; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.), trace, shred, scrap
コッパ
koppa wood chip, splinter; thin shingles
こっぱ
koppa wood chip, splinter; thin shingles
細片
saihen small piece, fragment, chip, splinter, strip, shred
木っ葉
koppa wood chip, splinter; thin shingles
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