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“Having strings attached” in Japanese

Short answer
ひも付き himotsuki ひもつき

Having strings attached in Japanese is “ひも付き” (himotsuki). Full meaning: having strings attached (of a loan, etc.), having conditions attached, having restrictions attached; having a string or cord attached (of a bag, clothing, etc.), something with a string attached; having a lover (of a woman), woman with a male lover.

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