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Jun 26, 2026
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If you've ever worn clothes, spinning matters in your life, even if indirectly! It was once a major industry in Japan, and a currently massive company originated as a spinning enterprise! See what the Japanese describe as "spindle-shaped," and find out how to say, "I learned how to spin wool by watching my grandmother." Also see how people use 紡 figuratively for assembling things.
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