- to do up one's shoelaces; to tie one's shoes; to lace up one's shoes
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'bu' ending
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to do up one's shoelaces
- to tie one's shoes
- to lace up one's shoes
This phrase refers to the action of tying or fastening shoelaces, a common activity when dressing for various occasions, from casual to formal.
Please don't forget to tie your shoelaces.
He hurriedly tied his shoelaces.
This meaning emphasizes the practical action of securing shoes for comfort and safety while walking or engaging in sports.
This variation focuses on the method of lacing, which can imply a more detailed approach to tying shoes, often seen in sports or for style.
Generated collocations (experimental)
くつひもをむすぶ靴紐を結ぶto tie one's shoelacesくつひも靴紐をしめる締めるto tighten one's shoelacesくつひも靴紐がほどけるshoelaces come undoneくつひも靴紐をほどくto untie one's shoelacesくつひも靴紐のむすび結びかた方way of tying shoelacesくつひも靴紐にちゅうい注意するto pay attention to shoelacesくつひも靴紐をこうかん交換するto replace shoelacesくつひもをむすび靴紐を結びなおす直すto re-tie one's shoelacesくつひも靴紐がきれる切れるshoelaces breakくつひもをむすぶ靴紐を結ぶれんしゅう練習practice tying shoelaces