角【つの】
Frequency rank: 1,706.
- horn; antler
- antenna; feeler; tentacle (e.g. of a snail)
- horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- 角【つの】Frequency rank: 1,706.
- つの
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- horn; antler
- antenna; feeler; tentacle (e.g. of a snail)
- horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)
This meaning refers to the hard, pointed structures that grow on the heads of animals, particularly mammals. It can also refer to antlers, which are a type of horn that is typically shed and regrown each year.
This meaning describes sensory appendages in various animals, used for feeling or sensing the environment. Antennas are common in insects, while tentacles are found in mollusks.
This meaning refers to any protrusion or shape resembling a horn, which can be applied in culinary contexts or other creative fields.
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