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himo
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ひも()]
himo
himo

English Meaning(s) for ひも

noun
  1. string; cord
  2. man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; pimp (esp. ヒモ)
  3. restrictions; conditions
  4. mantle (shellfish, etc.)
  5. small intestine (beef, pork); oviduct meat (chicken)

Definition and Synonyms for ひも

Cord a line made of twisted fibers or threads
Synonyms: ひも, コード, 吊り紐, 糸口, 細引き, ,
Lacing a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
Synonyms: ひも
Twine a lightweight cord
Synonyms: ひも, ひねり, ひねる, ストリング, 撚る, 撚糸, , , より糸, 縒り

Categories ひも is a member of

Cord a line made of twisted fibers or threads
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Line something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
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Sample Sentences for ひも

The string is very weak.
Tom can't tie his shoelaces by himself.
Tom can't tie his shoes by himself.
Tom doesn't know how to tie his shoelaces.
She laced her shoes.

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