Conventionally translated 'wave-bird'; a small shore-bird with an irregular, zig-zag flight.

literally, "up and down like the little bird flies (or walks), meaning a zig-zag appearance. The Japanese word for what in the West is referred to as a zig zag stitch, similar to but not as specific as the Herringbone Stitch. It is this stitch that forms the basis of many temari pattern elements.

(zig zag) - literally, "up and down like the little bird flies or walks, depending upon translation", meaning a zig-zag appearance.

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