This is the 10164th most frequent Japanese word.
針供養
"針供養" (Hari Kuyō) is a Japanese memorial service for worn-out needles, expressing gratitude and respect.
The word '針供養' refers to the specific cultural event and practice of honoring and commemorating broken needles.
毎年、家族で針供養の祭りに参加しています。
Every year, our family participates in the Festival of Broken Needles.
Here, '針供養' is used to describe the event where this specific practice takes place.
針供養では、使い古した針を豆腐に刺して供養します。
During Hari Kuyo, worn-out needles are inserted into tofu for commemoration.
In this example, '針供養' represents the tradition itself and its cultural significance.