オモリ
omori
In Japanese, オモリ (omori) refers to a weight used in fishing to sink a hook or lure to a specific depth.
How do you pronounce it?
omori
Did you know?
- In Japanese gambling and arcade games, オモリ refers to a hidden weight added to dice or balls to cheat the outcome.
- When used as a metaphor in Japanese, オモリ can describe a person who holds another person back or acts as a dead weight in a relationship.
- The word オモリ is a homophone for the common Japanese surname 大森, which means 'large forest'.
Examples in context
- もっと重いオモリが必要です。motto omoi omori ga hitsuyou desu.I need a heavier sinker.
- このオモリは小さすぎます。kono omori wa chiisasugimasu.This sinker is too small.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Misaki are preparing their fishing gear by the river.
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲、オモリは持っている？Misaki, omori wa motte iru?Misaki, do you have the sinkers?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、ここにたくさんありますよ。Hai, koko ni takusan arimasu yo.Yes, I have plenty here.
- 大翔 Hirotoじゃあ、小さいオモリを一つちょうだい。Jaa, chiisai omori o hitotsu choudai.Then, give me one small sinker.
- 美咲 Misakiはい、どうぞ。Hai, douzo.Here you go.
