1.
string, cord
A thin piece of material for tying.
紐で結ぶ。
To tie with string.
紐を切る。
To cut a string.
荷物を紐でしっかり縛った。
I tied the package tightly with string.
2.
strap, lace
A strip of material for fastening.
靴の紐を結ぶ。
To tie one's shoelaces.
靴の紐が解けた。
My shoelace came untied.
この鞄の紐が長すぎるから、短くしたい。
The strap on this bag is too long, so I want to shorten it.
紐 means string, cord, strap, or lace - thin material used for tying.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 紐で結ぶ: to tie with string
- 紐を解く: to untie
- 紐を締める: to tighten a strap
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 靴紐: shoelace
- 首紐: neck strap
- 腰紐: sash cord (for kimono)
IDIOMS:
- 紐を解く: to loosen restrictions (figurative)
- 財布の紐を締める: to tighten purse strings
SLANG:
紐 can refer to a man who lives off a woman financially (derogatory).