This is the 5810th most frequent Japanese word.
はり
"はり" (hari) can mean "needle," "pin," or "hook," depending on context.
Here, '針' (hari) refers to the hands of a clock or similar pointing instruments. It is used in the context of timepieces.
時計の針が十二時を指している。
The clock's hand is pointing to twelve o'clock.
In this sentence, '針' (hari) indicates a sewing needle used for stitching cloth, common in crafting and tailoring.
裁縫の際に針を使って布を縫います。
During sewing, one uses needles to stitch fabric.
Here, '針' (hari) is used metaphorically to describe the stinger of a bee, showing its versatility in referring to sharp objects.