What does the kanji 針 mean?

The kanji 針 (hari) means "needle, pin, staple, stinger". It is a JLPT N2 character.

What kanji is "hari"?

"hari" is written with the kanji 針, meaning "needle, pin, staple, stinger". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しん (shin), kunyomi (native Japanese) はり (hari). It is a JLPT N2 character.

How do you write the kanji 針?

Write 針 ("needle") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.