Translation guide
A strap is a narrow piece of material used for holding, fastening, or carrying. In Japanese, the word depends on the function and material.
A strap attached to a bag, backpack, or case for carrying or securing.
Common loanword for straps on bags, cameras, etc. Widely understood.
カメラのストラップが切れた。
The camera strap broke.
Specifically a shoulder strap, like on a handbag or backpack.
このバッグは肩ひもが長い。
This bag has a long shoulder strap.
Refers to handles or straps used for carrying something, often on bags or cases.
スーツケースの持ち手が壊れた。
The suitcase handle/strap broke.
The band that holds a watch on the wrist.
Commonly used for watch straps, especially leather or metal bands.
時計のベルトを交換した。
I replaced the watch strap.
Also used for watch straps, often in product descriptions.
A strap used to secure items, often with a buckle, clip, or Velcro.
General term for belts and straps with buckles, including luggage straps.
荷物をベルトで固定した。
I secured the luggage with a strap.
Often used for elastic or hook-and-loop straps, like cable ties or fitness bands.
ケーブルをバンドでまとめる。
I bundle the cables with a strap.
A string or cord; can be used for thin straps, but less specific.
帽子のあごひもを締める。
Tighten the chin strap of the hat.
A thin strap on clothing, such as a tank top or bra.
Used for thin clothing straps, especially in fashion contexts.
ドレスのストラップが落ちてきた。
The dress strap slipped down.
Can refer to thin straps or strings on clothing, like camisole straps.
キャミソールのひもが細い。
The camisole straps are thin.
A leather strap used as a tool for corporal punishment.
Literally 'leather cord', can refer to a strap used for hitting, but context is needed.
昔、学校で革ひもで叩かれた。
In the old days, I was hit with a leather strap at school.
Means 'whip', but can be used for a strap-like implement in punishment contexts.
先生がむちを持っていた。
The teacher had a strap/whip.
This watch strap is made of leather.