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尾錠 (びじょう, bijou) Japanese meaning: buckle | Kotomora

尾び錠じょう

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Meanings

1

Refers to a buckle, typically on a belt, strap, or bag. A straightforward noun with no special register.

ベルトの尾び錠じょうが壊こわれてしまった。
The buckle on my belt broke.

Kanji

尾tail, end, counter for fish
錠lock, fetters, shackles

Related words

バックル
バックル is a common loanword for buckle, often used in fashion or accessory contexts. 尾錠 is a native Japanese term, slightly more formal or traditional.

Etymology

Compound of 尾 (tail, end) and 錠 (lock). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling suggests a locking device at the end of a strap.