Translation guide
A decorative knot with loops, like on a ribbon or shoelace.
bowknot (ribbon)
bowknot (shoelace)
A knot tied with loops, often used for decoration on gifts, clothing, or hair accessories.
I tied a bowknot on the present.
Literally 'butterfly knot', this refers to a bowknot shape, often used for shoelaces or general bow shapes.
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.
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.
Please tie your shoelaces tightly.
Specifically refers to the bow shape, often used when instructing someone how to tie shoelaces.
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.
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.