紐 (Himo) is a Japanese noun meaning “string, cord, leash, man who is financially dependent on a woman”.
Meanings
- nounstring; cord
- nounleash
- nounman who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; pimpesp. ヒモ
- nounrestrictions; conditions
- nounmantle (shellfish, etc.)
- nounsmall intestine (beef, pork); oviduct meat (chicken)
Examples
このひもは強い。
This string is strong.
靴の紐を結びなさい。
Tie your shoelaces.
私は靴の紐をほどいた。
I loosened my shoelaces.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).