adjustable strap; bracer; lacing
A cord or strap used for tightening or fastening, such as on clothing, bags, or traditional items. The English glosses 'bracer' and 'lacing' are less common in modern usage; 'adjustable strap' or 'drawstring' are more typical equivalents.
This bag is the type that closes with a drawstring.
Please tie the yukata's sash cord tightly.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; usually written in kana.
Full kanji spelling; less common than the mixed or kana forms.
Compound of 締め (shime, 'tightening', from 締める shimeru) and 紐 (himo, 'cord, string').