noun
short hand; hour hand
Refers specifically to the shorter hand on an analog clock that indicates the hour. Often contrasted with 長針 (long/minute hand).
See also: 長針
時計の短針が3時を指している。
The hour hand of the clock is pointing to 3 o'clock.
短針と長針が重なるのは正午だ。
The hour and minute hands overlap at noon.