綴じ蓋
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Meanings
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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.
This old document box has an attached lid and opens and closes smoothly.
Japanese paper and glue are used to repair a mended lid.
Expressions
- 割れ鍋に綴じ蓋every Jack has his Jill; there is a lid for every pot