How to say "leash" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 腰縄こしなわnounRefers to a rope tied around a prisoner's waist, not to a lead for restraining a dog or other pet. It is really this specific rope for prisoners, so it is seldom the word you want for an ordinary leash.
- nounThe usual word for a leash in the everyday sense: a cord or strap used to lead or restrain a dog or similar animal. It is normally written in kana alone.
For the everyday sense of 'leash', use 「ひも」; 腰縄 refers not to a pet leash but to a rope tied around a prisoner's waist, so it suits only that historical/literal context.
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