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糊
nori
Description
「糊」は、紙などをくっつけるためのねばねばした物です。
"糊" is a sticky substance used to glue things like paper together.
工作や封筒を閉じる時などによく使います。
It is often used in crafts and when sealing envelopes.
Meanings
糊nori
glue; paste (for sticking paper)
紙を糊でくっつけた。
I glued the paper together.
糊nori
starch used to stiffen cloth
シャツに糊をつけて洗う。
I applied starch to the shirt before washing it.
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Notes
- Nuance
糊 is traditional paste/glue; 接着剤 is stronger, modern adhesive.
- Etymology
originally cooked rice or wheat paste used for sticking and stiffening.
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