ポイ
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Meanings
1
paper scoop for goldfish scooping
A flat, round paper tool used in the festival game 金魚すくい (goldfish scooping). The paper is thin and tears easily, adding to the challenge.
The paper scoop tore quickly during the goldfish scooping game.
Usage patterns
- ポイで〈物〉をすくうto scoop something up with a ポイ
Scooping goldfish with a ポイ is surprisingly hard.
- ポイが破れるfor the paper of the ポイ to tear
If you push too hard, the ポイ tears right away.
- 新しいポイに交換するto swap in a new ポイ
If it tears, you can get it swapped for a new ポイ.