紐 is read ひも (himo), with heiban pitch accent (flat).

紐ひも

Q: What JLPT level is 紐?

紐 is a JLPT N2 word (upper intermediate).

Q: How is 紐 used in a sentence?

新聞紙は紐で縛って、決められた場所に出します。 — I tie up newspapers with string and put them in the designated place.

ひも · himo

JLPT N2 noun

String, cord

leash
man who is financially dependent on a woman, gigolo, pimp
restrictions, conditions

Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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Example sentences

新聞紙は紐で縛って、決められた場所に出します。

しんぶんしはひもでしばって、きめられたばしょにだします。

I tie up newspapers with string and put them in the designated place.

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紐String, Cord, Braid 音ちゅう・じゅう訓ひも 10 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

にこにこにこにこsmile sweetly, smiley 透き通るすきとおるto be(come) transparent 迎えむかえmeeting, person sent to pick up an arrival 待ち合わせるまちあわせるto rendezvous, to meet at a prearranged place and time フライパンフライパンfry pan, frying pan 傾らかなだらかgradual, gentle

Questions

What does 紐 mean?

String, cord. It can also mean: leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman, gigolo, pimp; restrictions, conditions.

How do you pronounce 紐?

ひも (himo). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 紐?

JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.

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