紐(ひも)

ひも
noun
string, cord, strap
slang
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.

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Usage

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

Related Words

Related: 靴紐(くつひも)
Compare: 綱(つな) (rope, cord, cable)
Compare: 緒(お) (cord)
Compare: ロープ (rope)
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Added 2026.1.9 21:34 · Revised 2026.10.5 21:33
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