“Cord” in Japanese
Short answer
Cord in Japanese is “緒” (cho). Full meaning: cord, strap, thong; string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.); beginning, inception.
Other ways to say “Cord” in Japanese
細縄
hosonawa cord
脈理
myakuri cord, cording, stria, striae
吊り紐
tsurihimo cord (esp. for suspending something)
綱
kou rope, cord, line; grand champion's braided belt; class
索
saku rope, cord; counter for bamboo tiles
紐
chuu string, cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman, gigolo, pimp
縄
nawa rope, cord; policeman's rope
火縄
hinawa fuse, cord
サク
saku rope, cord; counter for bamboo tiles
づな
zuna rope, cord, line; grand champion's braided belt; class
つな
tsuna rope, cord, line; grand champion's braided belt; class
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