紐
string, cord, braid, lace, tape, strap, ribbon
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
20 of 52- 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
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.