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ひも

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひも

ヒモ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #4681
1

string; cord

Examples
何かを記録するために、彼らはラマかアルパカの毛糸でできた、結び目のついたひもを使った。
To record something, they used knotted cords made of the wool of the llama or alpaca.
2

leash

3

Colloquial; Esp. ヒモ

man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; pimp

4

restrictions; conditions

5

mantle (shellfish, etc.)

6

Food, cooking

small intestine (beef, pork); oviduct meat (chicken)

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

string
cord
braid
lace
tape
strap
ribbon

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
ジュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひも
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