ホックhokku

1. nounhook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye
2. nounsnap fastener; press stud
3. nounhock (white wine)

• SynonymフックNeutralLoanword for hooks in general — hanging things up, and the hook punch in boxing. Broader than 「ホック」, which is the fastener on clothing.
• Synonym留め金とめがねNeutralA metal clasp or catch that fastens two parts together; broader than 「ホック」, which refers only to the fastener on clothing.
• Synonym鉤かぎNeutralA curved metal hook, typically for hanging or suspending things; also the 「」 bracket used in Japanese writing. 「ホック」 is the usual word for the hook fastener on clothing.

Use 「ホック」 for the hook-and-eye or snap fasteners on clothing, as in 「スカートのホック」. For hooks to hang things on, use 「フック」; for a general clasp or fastener, 「留め金」.

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1. 衣類いるいの鉤はり状じょうの留め金とめがね。フック。