紐(ひも)

ひも
noun
string, cord, strap
1. string, cord
A thin piece of material for tying.
紐(ひも)で結(むす)ぶ。
To tie with string.
紐(ひも)を切(き)る。
To cut a string.
荷物(にもつ)を紐(ひも)でしっかり縛(しば)った。
I tied the package tightly with string.
2. strap, lace
A strip of material for fastening.
靴(くつ)の紐(ひも)を結(むす)ぶ。
To tie one's shoelaces.
靴(くつ)の紐(ひも)が解(ほど)けた。
My shoelace came untied.
この鞄(かばん)の紐(ひも)が長(なが)すぎるから、短(みじか)くしたい。
The strap on this bag is too long, so I want to shorten it.

紐(ひも) means string, cord, strap, or lace - thin material used for tying.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 紐(ひも)で結(むす)ぶ: to tie with string
  • 紐(ひも)を解(ほど)く: to untie
  • 紐(ひも)を締(し)める: to tighten a strap

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 靴紐(くつひも): shoelace
  • 首紐(くびひも): neck strap
  • 腰紐(こしひも): sash cord (for kimono)

IDIOMS:

  • 紐(ひも)を解(と)く: to loosen restrictions (figurative)
  • 財布(さいふ)の紐(ひも)を締(し)める: to tighten purse strings

SLANG:
紐(ひも) can refer to a man who lives off a woman financially (derogatory).

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Added 2026.1.9 21:34 · Revised 2026.3.25 22:27
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