JLPT N3 Intermediate
紐
String, cord, or lace; slang for a kept man.
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ヒモ often used for the "kept man" meaning
1 Noun
String / Cord / Lace
A generic term for thin strips of material used for tying, pulling, or fastening objects.
Example
プレゼント の 箱 を きれいな 紐 で 結んだ 。
I tied the present box with a pretty ribbon.
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2 Noun
Kept Man / Gigolo
A derogatory slang term for a man who is financially supported by his female partner.
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