Translation guide
A decorative knot with loops, like on a ribbon or shoelace.
A knot tied with loops, often used for decoration on gifts, clothing, or hair accessories.
The most common and natural way to refer to a bowknot, especially when made with ribbon.
プレゼントにリボン結びをかけた。
I tied a bowknot on the present.
Literally 'butterfly knot', this refers to a bowknot shape, often used for shoelaces or general bow shapes.
靴ひもを蝶結びにした。
I tied my shoelaces in a bowknot.
A decorative knot often used in traditional Japanese arts or for ornamental purposes. Can refer to a more elaborate bow shape.
着物の帯に花結びをあしらった。
I decorated the kimono sash with a bowknot.
The standard knot used to tie shoelaces, consisting of two loops.
The general phrase for tying shoelaces, which naturally results in a bowknot. The word 'bowknot' is often omitted in Japanese because the action implies the shape.
靴ひもをしっかり結んでください。
Please tie your shoelaces tightly.
Specifically refers to the bow shape, often used when instructing someone how to tie shoelaces.
蝶結びがほどけないように二重に結ぶ。
I double-knot the bowknot so it doesn't come undone.
In Japanese, the specific type of bowknot is often implied by context. For example, 'リボン結び' is for ribbons, while '蝶結び' is for shoelaces or general bow shapes. Using the wrong term can sound unnatural.