Japanese Word Entry

Kana:ひも
Romaji:himo
Definitions:
  1. string, cord

  2. leash

  3. man who is financially dependent on a woman, gigolo, pimp

  4. restrictions, conditions

  5. mantle (shellfish, etc.)

  6. small intestine (beef, pork), oviduct meat (chicken)

Alternative form:
  • ヒモ (himo)


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Chinese characters used in this word

string, cord, braid, lace, tape, strap, ribbon, knot, button, handle, knob, tie
Readings
Mandarin: ㄋㄧㄡˇ (niǔ)
Cantonese: nau2
Japanese: チュウ (chuu)、 ジュウ (juu) / ひも (himo)
Korean: 뉴 (nyu), 유 (yu)
Vietnamese: nữu, néo
Variants
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