also: ヒモつき
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
with strings attached; conditional
Used for loans, gifts, or offers that come with conditions or restrictions. Often appears as ひも付きの or ひも付きで.
That donation came with strings attached.
His help always has conditions attached.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
with a string/cord attached
Literal meaning: a bag, pouch, or garment that has a drawstring or cord. Less common than the figurative sense.
I have a drawstring pouch.
having a (male) lover; woman with a lover
Slang referring to a woman who has a male lover, often implying financial dependence. The lover is called ひも. Can be derogatory.
She has a boyfriend, so she won't come to the group date.
Abbreviated full kanji spelling; very rare.
Full kanji spelling; less common but still seen.
Katakana spelling of the first element; sometimes used for emphasis or in informal writing.
Abbreviated spelling without okurigana; rarely used.
Abbreviated katakana spelling; very rare.
Compound of ひも (string, cord) and 付き (attached). The figurative sense 'with conditions' comes from the image of a gift or money being tied with a string, implying obligations. The slang sense derives from ひも meaning a kept man.