No. 2,898 in Japanese
まとい
The Japanese word "まとい" refers to a traditional ceremonial banner or standard, often carried or displayed in festivals, or something used as a focal point or target.
In a sentence
この事件は多くの問題をまといます。
This case entails many issues.
In this sentence, "まといます" refers to the act of being surrounded or associated with, as the case involves multiple problems.
彼女は冬の冷たい空気をまとっていた。
She was surrounded by the cold winter air.
The word "まとって" in this context means being enveloped or covered by the cold air around her.
旗をまとい、その団体を代表した。
He donned the flag and represented the group.
Here, "まとい" is used to describe the act of wearing or wrapping oneself with the flag.
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