鉢 巻(はちまき)

はちまき

noun

headband

1. headband

A strip of cloth tied around the head. Worn as a symbol of effort, determination, or team spirit during festivals, sports events, studying, and manual labor.

鉢巻(はちまき)を締(し)める。

To tie on a headband.

運動会(うんどうかい)で赤(あか)い鉢巻(はちまき)をした子供(こども)たちが走(はし)っている。

Children wearing red headbands are running at the sports day.

受験(じゅけん)勉強(べんきょう)に気合(きあい)を入(い)れるため、鉢巻(はちまき)を巻(ま)いて机(つくえ)に向(む)かった。

To fire myself up for exam studying, I tied on a headband and sat down at my desk.

Usage

鉢巻(はちまき) is deeply associated with determination and effort in Japanese culture. It is worn to show that one is serious and focused.

Common collocations

鉢巻(はちまき)を締(し)める (to tie a headband)
鉢巻(はちまき)を巻(ま)く (to wrap/put on a headband)
鉢巻(はちまき)を外(はず)す (to take off a headband)

Cultural note

鉢巻(はちまき) are commonly seen at:

祭(まつ)り (festivals) — worn by participants carrying portable shrines
運動会(うんどうかい) (school sports days) — in team colors
受験(じゅけん) (exam preparation) — as a symbol of dedication
応援(おうえん) (cheering) — with slogans like 必勝(ひっしょう) (certain victory) written on them

Related Words

Compare: 顎紐(あごひも) (chin strap (of a hat, helmet, or mask))

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