Japanese word

糊

Pronunciation

Romajinori

Meaning

  • nounglue

Example

紙を糊で貼ります。kami o nori de ha ri ma su

I glue the paper.

Illustration for 糊 (glue)

More examples

糊が乾くまで、紙を動かさないでください。nori ga kawa ku ma de kami o ugo ka sa na i de ku da sa i

Please do not move the paper until the glue dries.

Core concept

Describes a sticky substance that joins surfaces when it is spread between them and allowed to set.

Common phrases

  • 糊が乾くnori ga kawa ku

    the glue dries

  • 糊を付けるnori o tsu ke ru

    apply glue

Similar words

接着剤setchakuzai: A substance used to join two or more materials by bonding their surfaces.
粘着剤nenchakuzai: A substance that joins surfaces through tackiness and usually remains soft after application.

Definition in Japanese

紙などを貼り合わせるために用いる粘り気のある物質。kami na do o ha ri a wa se ru ta me ni mochi i ru neba ri ke no a ru bus shitsu

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 糊 (nori, "paste") is traditionally written with the character 糊, which means "paste" in Chinese-derived vocabulary; its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 糊 (nori) commonly means the paste used for paper and crafts, so it can be more specific than English glue, which also includes strong adhesives.

Other meanings

  • pastenoun

Related words

  • 糊付けnorizukegluingnoun

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