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はちまき 鉢巻
Common word Wanikani level 48 Play audio Links
Noun, Suru verb
1. headband​Usually written using kana alone
Place
2. Hachimaki​
Wikipedia definition
3. Hachimaki​A hachimaki (鉢巻) is a stylized headband in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth, worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. These are worn on many occasions, for example, by sports spectators, by women giving birth, students in cram school, office workers, expert tradesmen taking pride in their work, bōsōzoku (teen biker gangs) and even rioters. Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi wore a hachimaki for the Nathan's hotdog eating competition.
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Other forms
鉢巻き 【はちまき】、ハチマキ

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