Illustration: On the floor of a small apartment, a resident ties a bundle of flattened cardboard with a long cotton cord. One hand holds the crossing strands tight while the other draws a loose end through a knot.

ひも

himo

string, cord

The slang ヒモ refers to a man financially dependent on a partner. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

彼かれはひもで荷物にもつをしばった。
He bound the package with a string.
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このひもは強つよい。
This string is strong.
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靴くつの紐ひもを結むすびなさい。
Tie your shoelaces.
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