Translation guide
A small pin with a flat, broad head used to attach papers to a wall or board.
The common office supply item with a plastic or metal head and a sharp point.
The most common word for a thumbtack. Used in everyday contexts.
I put up a poster on the wall with thumbtacks.
I stepped on a thumbtack.
Literally 'push pin'. Often used interchangeably with 画鋲, but can imply a simpler design.
I stuck a memo on the bulletin board with a push pin.
A thumbtack with a decorative head, often used for crafts or aesthetics.
星形の画鋲がかわいい。
The star-shaped thumbtacks are cute.