ひも・紐himo[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounstring; cord
- nounleash
- nounman who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; pimpesp. ヒモ
- nounrestrictions; conditions
- nounmantle (shellfish, etc.)
- noun, foodsmall intestine (beef, pork); oviduct meat (chicken)
- Related緒おNeutralLiterally the end of a thread; often used figuratively for a clue or first step toward a solution, as in 「解決の糸口」. Not a physical cord like 「紐」.
- Related糸いとNeutralFine thread for sewing, weaving, knitting, fishing and the like; a general-purpose word. 「紐」 is thicker and used for tying or fastening things.
- Related撚糸ねんしNeutralThe same word as より糸 above, written 「撚糸」: thread or yarn made by twisting. It is thinner than 「紐」.
- Relatedより糸よりいとNeutralTwisted thread made by combining two or more strands; the emphasis is on the twisting. 「紐」 is thicker than thread and is used for tying things up.
Use 「紐」 for a cord or strap you tie or fasten things with. For fine sewing or weaving thread, say 「糸」; for a clue or lead, 「糸口」; for twisted multi-strand thread, 「より糸」. Thicker rope is 「縄」 or 「ロープ」.
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