ランヤード
ranyādo
The Japanese word for lanyard is ランヤード (ranyādo).
ランヤード refers to a cord worn around the neck, shoulder or wrist that is attached to a small object to be carried.
Meaning: cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ranyādo
Did you know?
- If you use the word ランヤード in a department store, staff might think you are looking for climbing gear or industrial safety equipment. For everyday accessories, the word ストラップ is much more natural.
- Japanese office culture often views the 社員証ストラップ ('employee ID strap') as a symbol of corporate belonging and professional status.
- The word 紐 ('himo') is a native Japanese term that covers everything from a shoelace to a drawstring, making it far more versatile than the loanword ランヤード.
Examples in context
- このランヤードはとても丈夫です。kono ranyaado wa totemo joubu desu.This lanyard is very durable.
- 青いランヤードを付けています。aoi ranyaado o tsukete imasu.I am wearing a blue lanyard.
Example conversation
At a company office, Ren notices Misaki's new accessory.
- 蓮 Renそのランヤード、可愛いですね。sono ranyaado, kawaii desu ne.That lanyard is cute.
- 美咲 Misakiありがとうございます。新しいんです。arigatou gozaimasu. atarashii n desu.Thank you. It is new.
- 蓮 Ren色も綺麗ですね。iro mo kirei desu ne.The color is also beautiful.
- 美咲 Misakiはい、気に入っています。hai, kiniitte imasu.Yes, I like it.
