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    3. つま先

    つま先

    つ​ま​先さき

    toes

    KMT8Core L2Ref L1NounDaily LifeFashion & BeautyKanji Vocab10 strokes

    爪先

    つまさき

    Noun

    1.
    toes, tips of the toes, toe of a shoe, sock, etc.

    Stroke 0 / 10

    Speed1.0x

    つま先さき立だちで背せ伸のびをする。

    I stand on my tiptoes and stretch.

    KMT6Daily LifeCore Concepts
    靴くつのつま先さきが擦すり減へっている。

    The toes of my shoes are worn out.

    KMT8Fashion & BeautyDaily Life
    このパンプスはつま先さきが尖とがっていておしゃれだ。

    These pumps have pointed toes and are stylish.

    KMT8Fashion & Beauty
    バレエダンサーはつま先さきで優ゆう雅がに踊おどる。

    Ballet dancers gracefully dance on their toes.

    KMT8Sports & Martial ArtsArt & Design
    彼かれはつま先さきでそっと部へ屋やに入はいった。

    He tiptoed quietly into the room.

    KMT9Daily LifeEmotions & Psychology

    Characters that make up this word

    先
    さき・ま.ず…(2)
    before・ahead・previous・future・precedence
    Kanji
    つ
    tsu
    Kana
    ま
    ma
    Kana
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