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How to say 'String' in Japanese | ひも

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The Japanese word for String is 'Himo', written as ひも in Japanese.

    word

    ひも

    Meaning

    String

    Reading

    Himo

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun 'ひも (himo)' refers to a 'string' or 'cord'. It is commonly used to describe thin, flexible materials used for tying or binding objects. This word can be applied to various contexts, such as shoelaces, ropes, or even metaphorical ties. For example: Please tie the string tightly「ひもをしっかり結んでください」(ひもをしっかりむすんでください). The string broke「ひもが切れた」(ひもがきれた). Additionally, 'ひも' can sometimes be used colloquially to refer to someone who is financially dependent on another, though this usage is more informal and context-specific.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Frequency

    4262

    Composition

    hiragana

    Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word ひも

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    Reading

    Hi
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Mo

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'Himo' means 'String' .

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