ぱちん留どめ

noun

ornamental clip; decorative clasp

Refers to a small decorative clip used to fasten hair, obi sashes, or other accessories. The name is onomatopoeic from the snapping sound it makes.

• 浴衣ゆかたの帯おびにぱちん留どめをつける。

  I attach an ornamental clip to the obi of my yukata.

• 髪かみに小ちいさなぱちん留どめをして、前まえ髪がみをとめた。

  I used a small ornamental clip to hold back my bangs.