How to say "strap" in Japanese

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緒おCommon
nounCovers 'strap' in the sense of a narrow cord, string, or thong; it suits a thin strap that ties or fastens something rather than a band-like strap.
勝かって兜かぶとの緒おを締しめよ。↗
You must keep up your guard even after a victory.
バンドJLPT N2approx.Common
nounCovers 'strap' in the sense of a band of material; the strap of a watch is the clearest example, and the word suggests a band rather than a cord or thong.

Use 緒 when the strap is essentially a narrow cord, string, or thong, and 「バンド」 when it is a band of material, as with a watch strap.

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