English–Japanese
“needle” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihari
Example
布を針で縫います。nuno o hari de nu i ma su
I sew cloth with a needle.
How to say “needle” in Japanese
“Needle” in Japanese is 針 (hari).
針 (hari) refers to a narrow pointed tool that enters a surface or material to hold, join, or mark it.
Example sentences with 針
母は細い針に糸を通しました。haha wa hoso i hari ni ito o tō shi ma shi ta
My mother threaded a fine needle.
Tips for using 針
- Japanese uses 針 (hari) for both a sewing needle and a clock hand, with the surrounding context showing whether it pierces material or points to a time.