画が鋲びょう

Similar words

• 押おしピン

  押しピン is a more casual, slightly colloquial synonym for thumbtack, while 画鋲 is the standard term.

• 鋲びょう

  鋲 is a general term for a rivet or stud; 画鋲 specifically refers to a thumbtack with a flat head for paper.

Etymology

画 (picture) + 鋲 (rivet, tack). The kanji 鋲 is a kokuji (Japanese-created character) combining 金 (metal) and 兵 (soldier/weapon), suggesting a metal fastener.