Translation guide
A granny knot is an incorrectly tied square knot that slips easily. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by its specific name or described as a 'false knot'.
Referring to the granny knot as a specific type of knot, often in contrast to a square knot.
The standard Japanese term for a granny knot, literally 'vertical knot'. Used in everyday contexts like tying shoelaces or packages.
Literally 'false knot'. A more technical or descriptive term, sometimes used in knot-tying instructions.
これは偽結びで、すぐにほどけてしまいます。
This is a granny knot; it will come undone easily.
Loanword from English. Used mainly in specialized contexts like sailing or climbing, or by enthusiasts.
グラニーノットは強度が低いので、クライミングでは使いません。
We don't use a granny knot in climbing because it's weak.
Explaining that a knot was tied incorrectly, resulting in a granny knot, without necessarily using the technical term.
Means 'wrong way of tying'. A natural way to point out the mistake without using a specific knot name.
それ、間違った結び方だよ。ほどけやすいから気をつけて。
That's tied wrong. It comes undone easily, so be careful.
靴ひもが縦結びになってるよ。
Your shoelaces are tied in a granny knot.
Casual way to say 'not tied properly'. Implies the knot is a granny knot or similarly insecure.
あ、それちゃんと結べてないよ。
Oh, that's not tied properly.