小爪
こづめ · kozume
Half-moon (of a fingernail)
Other ways to say “half-moon” in Japanese →
flat · what is pitch accent?
How it’s used
Rare, technical term used in anatomy, manicure, or veterinary contexts; most learners will only encounter it in writing about nail structure.
Example sentences
彼女の小爪はとても綺麗だ。
Her half-moon (of the fingernail) is very pretty.
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爪の小爪がはっきり見える。
The half-moon of the nail is clearly visible.
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What does 小爪 mean?
Half-moon (of a fingernail).
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こづめ (kozume). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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