釘
くぎ · kugi
Nail, spike, tack, rivet, brad, (pachinko) pin
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How it’s used
A physical nail; unlike ネジ (screw), it has no threads and is driven in with a hammer.
Example sentences
壁に釘を打ってください。
Please hammer a nail into the wall.
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その釘は錆びて抜けない。
That nail is rusty and won't come out.
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What does 釘 mean?
Nail, spike, tack, rivet, brad, (pachinko) pin.
How do you pronounce 釘?
くぎ (kugi). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 釘?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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