Kanji 針: meanings, readings, and example words.
Kanji 針: needle, pin, staple, stinger. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
needle, pin, staple, stinger
This kanji represents a needle or pin made of metal (金). Think of a straight metal piece, shaped like the character for ten (十), serving as a needle or acupuncture pin.
針路 (しんろ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 針路: course / direction / heading. Meanings and example sentences.
針金 (はりがね): meaning and examples
Japanese word 針金: wire / metal wire. Meanings and example sentences.
方針 (ほうしん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 方針: policy / plan / strategy. Meanings and example sentences.
針 (はり): meaning and examples
Japanese word 針: needle / hand (clock). Meanings and example sentences.
9 Kanji with 金 (きん)
Master the Metal Radical Kanji at Once
For JLPT N3 learners, we have compiled 9 kanji containing the metal radical (金). Compare metal-related kanji like 金, 銀, 銅, and 鉄 all at once to memorize them efficiently.
