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手芸

しゅげい

N2handicraft · needlework

Examples

休日は手芸を楽しみ、布の小物を作っている。

祖母に教わったことがきっかけで手芸を始めた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: In 手芸 (しゅげい), hand and craft combine to denote handicraft.
  • Basic usage: 手芸 covers handicrafts such as sewing, knitting, and embroidery used to make practical or decorative items by hand.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Handicraft activity
    • It should not be broadened to mass production or every form of art and craft.

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