decorative paper cord; mizuhiki
Traditional Japanese cord made from twisted washi paper, often used for gift wrapping, envelopes, and ceremonial decorations. The word itself is common in cultural contexts.
A red-and-white mizuhiki cord is attached to the celebratory gift envelope.
I joined a hands-on class for mizuhiki craft.
Antenoron filiforme; Polygonum filiforme; jumpseed
A perennial herb native to East Asia and eastern North America, known for its tiny flowers and jointed stems. Botanical term; in everyday Japanese, the plant is also called みずひき.
Mizuhiki flowers were blooming along the mountain path.
Eplumula phalangium (crab species)
gold-leaf-coated twisted paper · Agrimonia pilosa var. japonica; hairy agrimony variety
black and white string
Standard kanji spelling for both the decorative cord and the plant.
Variant spelling with okurigana, also seen in practice.
The name 水引 (mizuhiki) is said to come from the way the plant's flower stalk resembles the traditional paper cord of the same name. The cord itself is named after the practice of drawing water (水を引く) to moisten the paper strips before twisting.