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
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