爪 (Tsume) is a Japanese noun meaning “nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail), claw, talon, hoof”.
Meanings
- nounnail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; talon; hoof
- nounplectrum; pick
- nounhook; clasp
Examples
猫はつめを引っ込めた。
The cat retracted its claws.
つめを噛むんじゃない。
Don't bite your nails.
爪を噛むのはよしなさい。
Don't bite your nails.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).