はみ

noun

bit (mouthpiece)

A metal mouthpiece used to control a horse, placed in the mouth and attached to the bridle. The word is usually written in kana.

See also: 轡

• 馬うまにはみを噛かませてから乗のり始はじめた。

  I put the bit in the horse's mouth before starting to ride.

• はみが合あわないと馬うまが嫌いやがることがある。

  If the bit doesn't fit well, the horse may resist.