Due to the needle's sharp point, it can sometimes signify sharp criticism or hurtful words. It's fun to use it with the Korean expression "hitting the bone" (뼈 때린다) when someone makes a painfully accurate point.

Besides sewing, it represents the act of 'piercing' in various fields. It can bring to mind sutures for closing wounds in a hospital, tattoos etched onto the body, or acupuncture in Eastern medicine. In this way, one small tool holds stories from many cultures and professional fields.