Kanji Detail for 紐 - "string"

紐

Jinmeiyō Kanji

Meaning

紐 means "string." Also associated with to tie, to base upon.
1. String - A cord; a ribbon.
2. To tie - A knot; a binding.
3. To base upon - To have as foundation.
Tattoo check: 紐
- Verified meaning: string
- Jinmeiyō kanji — officially approved for use in Japanese given names
- Also carries these associations: to tie, to base upon
A single kanji rarely maps one-to-one onto an English word. Read the meanings and associations above as a set — a character that fits the dictionary definition can still carry a connotation you did not intend.
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).
Onyomi

chuu(チュウ)

juu(ジュウ)
Kunyomi

himo(ひも)
Strokes

10 strokes
Radical

糸 (ito・itohen)
Related Keywords

string tie base upon foundation basis knot fastening rope cord binding ribbon thread lace strap braid twine yarn strand line

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