noun
General loanword for a needle, used in contexts such as sewing, medical syringes, record players, or technical parts. Often interchangeable with 針 (はり) but carries a modern or technical feel.
レコードプレーヤーのニードルを交換した。
I replaced the needle of the record player.
このミシンには専用のニードルが必要だ。
This sewing machine requires a special needle.