noun
mended lid; attached lid; bound lid
Refers to a lid that has been repaired or is bound to the container, often seen in traditional Japanese wooden boxes or book covers. The term is somewhat specialized and may be encountered in contexts of traditional crafts or antique items.
この古い文箱は綴じ蓋がついていて、開閉がスムーズだ。
This old document box has an attached lid and opens and closes smoothly.
綴じ蓋の修理には和紙と糊が使われる。
Japanese paper and glue are used to repair a mended lid.
蓋 is the general word for 'lid' or 'cover', while 綴じ蓋 specifically refers to a lid that is bound or attached, often implying repair or a traditional binding method.
Compound of 綴じ (toji, 'binding' or 'mending', from verb 綴じる) and 蓋 (futa, 'lid'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term likely originated in traditional bookbinding or box-making crafts where lids were bound to the container.