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.
Your hoodie's drawstring is untied.
Literally 'pull string'. Used for drawstrings that are pulled to close something, like on a pouch or curtain.
The drawstring on the pouch broke.
A string used for tightening or cinching, often seen in sewing or crafting contexts.
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.
These pants can be adjusted with the waist drawstring.
The drawstring on a hood or hoodie.
Loanword from English 'drawcord'. Common in fashion and outdoor gear descriptions.
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.
Grandma put some snacks in a drawstring pouch for me.
English loanword, used for modern drawstring backpacks or sports bags.
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).
If you pull the hood drawstring, the wind won't get in.
Synonym for 巾着, slightly more descriptive.
I tied the drawstring of the pouch tightly.