針

Meaning

1. n
   needle; pin
2. n
   hook
3. n
   stinger; thorn
4. n
   hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
5. n
   staple (for a stapler)
6. n
   needlework; sewing
7. n
   malice
8. ctrn-suf
   counter for stitches

Example sentences

• 羅針盤の針は常に北を示す。

  The compass pointer always seeks north.

• 変な魚が針にかかっている。

  A strange fish is on the hook.

• 彼女は針をすすめていた。

  She pushed her needle in and out.