This is the 3500th most frequent Japanese word.

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String; cord; strap.


Here, '紐' refers to a strap or string in a physical sense, specifically the string component of the bag.

このバッグの紐が切れそうです。

The string of this bag is about to break.


In this sentence, '紐' signifies a generic string or cord, indicating a simple material item.

古い紐を新しいものに取り替えました。

I replaced the old string with a new one.


Here, '紐' is used figuratively to represent ties or connections in a social or organizational context.

問題の原因は組織の古い紐が関係しているかもしれません。

The cause of the issue might be related to the organization's old ties.