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Kanji Detail for 紐 - "string, to tie, to base upon"
紐
- Meaning
紐 means "string, to tie, to base upon."
String - A cord; a ribbon.
To tie - A knot; a binding.
To base upon - To have as foundation.
- Dictionary Citations
The meaning above is based on the following sources:
KANJIDIC2 A comprehensive Japanese-English kanji dictionary
string; cord; braid; lace; tape; strap; ribbon
Unihan Unicode Han Database for CJK characters
knot; button; handle, knob; tie
CC-CEDICT A Chinese-English dictionary
to turn; to wrench; button; nu (Greek letter Νν)
Make Me a Hanzi Open-source Chinese character data
knot; button, handle; tie
XSZD Xuéshēng Zìdiǎn (學生字典) - Student's Dictionary
To fasten. The handle of implements is called 紐. Such as seal knobs and such. Now also clothing fasteners are called 紐扣 (buttons).
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Sentences from Japanese classical masterpieces
私が靴を脱いでいるうち、――私はその時分からハイカラで手数のかかる編上を穿いていたのですが、――私がこごんでその靴紐を解いているうち、Ｋの部屋では誰の声もしませんでした。
from "Kokoro", by Natsume Sōseki, original text:Shueisha Bunko, Shueisha
私が靴を脱いでいるうち、――私はその時分からハイカラで手数のかかる編上を穿いていたのですが、――私がこごんでその靴紐を解いているうち、Ｋの部屋では誰の声もしませんでした。
from "Kokoro", by Natsume Sōseki, original text:Shueisha Bunko, Shueisha