Note
A fingernail's bend is insignificant, yet uniquely ours.
Breakdown of fingernail
bend
丿 component
insignificant
⺍ component
Two dots and a bend, truly the most insignificant kanji components.
Usages of fingernail
vegetable
菜
To grow a vegetable, plant grass near a tree and use your fingernail to tend it.
love
愛
When you love someone, you use your fingernails to cover their heart during winter.
accept
受
You accept the nail polish, in order to have your fingernails covered again.
chicken
鶏
The fingernails of your husband are always dirty after preparing your favorite bird. A chicken!
⺤
fingernail
commander
将
The commander takes a measurement of the left side of your fingernail.
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