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Base noun form. Refers to a physical nail used for fastening or hanging objects. Example: 『釘を打つ』 (kugi o utsu, 'to hammer a nail').
Theme

User is helping their friend Miyuki with a DIY home repair project in her apartment.

くぎ

nail

Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'kugi' (釘, kugi, 'nail') that you use to hang a picture. It sounds like 'coo-gee' — think of a cool, gee-whiz tool for fixing things!

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『釘』 (kugi, 'nail') is commonly used in carpentry and DIY projects. Traditional Japanese architecture often uses wooden nails or special techniques, but modern nails are widespread in construction and home repairs.

Forms

Base: 釘Base noun form. Refers to a physical nail used for fastening or hanging objects. Example: 『釘を打つ』 (kugi o utsu, 'to hammer a nail').