縦たて結むすび

noun

granny knot

A common but insecure knot, often formed by tying a reef knot incorrectly. Used in everyday contexts like tying shoelaces or packages, but not for safety-critical applications.

• 靴くつひもを縦たて結むすびにしてしまった。

  I accidentally tied my shoelaces in a granny knot.

• 縦たて結むすびはほどけやすいので注ちゅう意いが必ひつ要ようだ。

  Be careful, as a granny knot comes undone easily.