半臂の緒 はんぴのお Meanings Noun decorative gauze strap that hangs from the front left side of the kohimo when tying closed one's hanpi See also: 忘れ緒 (わすれお). Kanji 半 half. Read as ハン. 臂 elbow 緒 cord. Read as お. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists