I forgot to cut my nails.
猫が爪を研いでいる。
The cat is sharpening its claws.
A small flat tool used to pluck or strum strings of instruments like the shamisen or guitar. Often made of ivory, plastic, or tortoiseshell.
三味線を弾くときは、爪を指にはめる。
When playing the shamisen, you put a plectrum on your finger.
A small curved or pointed fastener used on clothing, bags, or accessories. Often seen in compound words like ホック爪.
このバッグの留め具は、小さな爪で引っかけるタイプだ。
The fastener on this bag is the type that catches with a small hook.
I trim my nails every Sunday.
She plucks the shamisen with a plectrum.
My nails have gotten long since I haven't cut them in a while.
The cat, startled, dug its claws into his arm.
The dog is scratching at the door with its claws.
nail clippers
cutting nails at night; nighttime nail-cutting taboo
lunula; half-moon of a fingernail
flat nail; nail (fingernail or toenail)
kanji 'claw' radical at top
thumb print; nail impression
dirt under the nails; grime under fingernails
African clawed frog
ratchet; toothed wheel
koto plectrum