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Kotomora

紐

string, cord, braid, lace, tape, strap, ribbon

StatusJinmeiyōStrokes10

Readings

On'yomi

  • チュウ
  • ジュウ

Kun'yomi

  • ひも

Meaning

紐 centers on a flexible linear material used for binding or fastening: a string, cord, braid, lace, tape, strap, or ribbon. The common thread is a narrow, elongated item that ties or secures.

Most common words using 紐

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  • 紐ひも
    N4

    string; cord

  • 紐解くひもとく

    to read (a book); to open (a book) to read

  • 組紐くみひも

    braid; plaited cord

  • おぶい紐おぶいひも

    baby backpack; back-mounted baby carrier; sling

  • おんぶ紐おんぶひも

    baby backpack; back-mounted baby carrier; sling

  • ゴム紐ゴムひも

    elastic; elastic cord; elastic band

  • 上紐うわひも

    outside string (on a package)

  • 下紐したひも

    undersash; belt

  • 付け紐つけひも

    child's sash

  • 口紐くちひも

    drawstring (e.g. on a bag)

  • 吊り紐つりひも

    cord (esp. for suspending something)

  • 小紐こひも

    small strap tied at the waist of a hanpi

  • 帯紐おびひも

    obi and cord fasteners (for a kimono)

  • 引き紐ひきひも

    drawstring; release cord

  • 打ち紐うちひも

    braided cord

  • 投石紐とうせきひも

    sling (weapon)

  • 真田紐さなだひも

    braid

  • 紐づくひもづく

    to be linked (esp. of data); to be tied (e.g. to an account); to be related

  • 紐づけるひもづける

    to link (information, accounts, etc.); to associate; to connect

  • 紐の端ひものはし

    end of a string

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Study

Etymology

紐 combines 糸 (thread) with 丑, which likely contributes the sound. The character expresses the idea of a cord or string made from thread.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side is 糸 (thread), and the right side 丑 looks like a twisted shape. Picture twisted threads forming a strong cord or ribbon.

Reading mnemonic

For チュウ, imagine chewing on a piece of string: chew -> チュウ, and the string is the cord you're chewing.