針
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Noun referring to a sewing needle or similar pointed object. Example: 『針で縫う』 (hari de nuu, 'to sew with a needle').
Theme
In a sewing class, User and their friend Miyuki are working on a project and discussing tools.
針
はり
needle
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of a 'needle' in a sewing kit. The word 針 (hari, 'needle') sounds like 'hurry' — imagine hurrying to thread a needle!
Cultural Note
In Japan, needles are associated with traditional crafts like 『刺繍』 (shishuu, 'embroidery') and 『和裁』 (wasai, 'Japanese sewing'). They are also used metaphorically in expressions, such as 『針のむしろ』 (hari no mushiro, 'a bed of nails') to describe an uncomfortable situation.
Forms
Base: 針Noun referring to a sewing needle or similar pointed object. Example: 『針で縫う』 (hari de nuu, 'to sew with a needle').