針金

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 針金. Reading: はりがね. Core meaning: wire.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 細い針金を曲げて鳥の形を作った / 箱の蓋を針金で軽く固定した.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Metal wire versus thread
  • 針金 is thin metal wire used to form shapes or secure objects. It differs in material and strength from textile thread, 糸.