“String” in Japanese
Short answer
String in Japanese is “紐” (chuu). Full meaning: string, cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman, gigolo, pimp.
Other ways to say “String” in Japanese
絃
gen string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument
ストリング
sutoringu string
ヒモ
himo string, cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman, gigolo, pimp
糸
shi thread, yarn, string; thread; 0.0001, one ten-thousandth
一糸
isshi thread, strand, string
緒
cho cord, strap, thong; string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.); beginning, inception
弦
tsuru bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle)
紐帯
chuutai tie, social bond, link, close relation, important connection; obi and cord, string, belt
絲
ito thread, yarn, string; thread; 0.0001, one ten-thousandth
筋
suji muscle, tendon, sinew; vein, artery; fiber, fibre, string
スジ
suji muscle, tendon, sinew; vein, artery; fiber, fibre, string
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