Translation guide
A cord or string used to tighten an opening, such as on a bag, hood, or waistband. In Japanese, the most common word is 紐 (himo), but specific terms exist depending on the item.
The physical string or cord used to pull something closed.
The most general word for a string, cord, or lace. It can refer to a drawstring on clothing, bags, or pouches.
Please pull the drawstring on this bag to close it.
パーカーの紐がほどけているよ。
Your hoodie's drawstring is untied.
Literally 'pull string'. Used for drawstrings that are pulled to close something, like on a pouch or curtain.
巾着の引き紐が切れてしまった。
The drawstring on the pouch broke.
A string used for tightening or cinching, often seen in sewing or crafting contexts.
このバッグは絞り紐で口を閉じるタイプです。
This bag is the type that closes with a drawstring.
The specific cord on garments used to adjust fit.
Refers to the drawstring at the waist of pants, shorts, or skirts.
このパンツはウエストの紐で調節できます。
These pants can be adjusted with the waist drawstring.
The drawstring on a hood or hoodie.
フードの紐を引っ張ると、風が入らなくなる。
If you pull the hood drawstring, the wind won't get in.
Loanword from English 'drawcord'. Common in fashion and outdoor gear descriptions.
このジャケットにはドローコードが付いています。
This jacket has a drawcord.
A bag that closes with a drawstring.
A traditional Japanese drawstring pouch or bag. Very common for small items, lunch bags, or as a fashion accessory.
おばあちゃんが巾着にお菓子を入れてくれた。
Grandma put some snacks in a drawstring pouch for me.
English loanword, used for modern drawstring backpacks or sports bags.
ジム用にドローストリングバッグを買った。
I bought a drawstring bag for the gym.
The loanword ドローストリング is mainly used for bag types. For clothing drawstrings, use 紐 (himo) or ドローコード (drawcord).
Synonym for 巾着, slightly more descriptive.
巾着袋の紐をぎゅっと結んだ。
I tied the drawstring of the pouch tightly.