針はりの目め

noun

seam; stitch

Refers to the line of stitching or the individual stitch made by a needle. Often used in sewing contexts.

See also: 針目

• 針はりの目めがそろっていて、きれいな縫ぬい目めだ。

  The stitches are even, making a neat seam.

noun

eye of a needle

The small hole at the end of a needle through which thread is passed. Also used metaphorically for a very narrow opening.

See also: 針の穴

• 糸いとが針はりの目めに通とおらない。

  The thread won't go through the eye of the needle.