Needle
noun
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
As a standalone vocab, this uses the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with the kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you:
This needle is… incredibly hairy (はり). And you're about to receive an injection. About the only thing worse than a normal needle is probably a hairy needle. Eww.
針を刺す
to stick with a needle
針を使う
to use a needle
針を持つ
to hold a needle
針が刺さる
to be stuck by a needle
針が出る
the needle comes out
針がある
there is a needle
時計の針
clock hand
メーターの針
speedometer pointer
コンパスの針
needle of a math compass, needle of a magnetic compass
この虫、針があるから気をつけてね！
Be careful with this bug; it has a stinger!
針を刺す時、ちょっとチクっとしたけど、平気だったよ。
It pinched a bit when the needle went in, but it was fine.
時計の針のことって、英語でなんて言うんだっけ？
What do you call the "hari" of a clock in English, again?