What does 爪 mean?
爪 is a Japanese noun meaning “nail (finger or toe)” or “claw” in English. It can also be translated as “plectrum” or “hook” depending on context. It is written as 爪 in kanji, つめ in hiragana, and tsume in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
夜に爪を切ってはいけないと言われた。
I was told not to cut my nails at night.
猫が爪でソファを引っかいた。
The cat scratched the sofa with its claws.