のの字じ

expression, noun

loop; shape of hiragana 'no'

Refers to a loop or curl resembling the hiragana character の. Often used in describing handwriting, drawing, or physical shapes.

• 子こ供どもがのの字じを書かく練れん習しゅうをしている。

  The child is practicing writing the hiragana 'no' shape.

• 彼かれは指ゆびでのの字じを描かきながら考かんがえた。

  He thought while drawing a loop with his finger.