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綱

Rope

Meaning

Rope, Sumo Champion's Belt

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji is rope so this word also refers to a rope. This can also mean a sumo champion's belt, though you'll probably see that meaning a lot less, unless you're a huge sumo fan.

Reading

つな

Explanation

The reading used here is the reading you learned with the kanji.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 綱を引く

    to pull a rope

    綱を持つ

    to hold a rope

    綱を引っ張る

    to tug on a rope

  • 命の綱

    a lifeline

    頼みの綱

    someone that can always be relied on in difficult times

    最後の綱

    one's last resort, one's only hope

  • 綱渡り

    tightrope walking

    綱引き

    tug-of-war

  • 綱がゆるむ

    a rope slackens

    綱が切れる

    a rope snaps

    綱がある

    there's a rope

Context Sentences

ロッククライミング中に落ちないように綱で体を固定しました。

I used a rope to hold myself in place so I wouldn't fall while rock climbing.

新しい横綱のための綱が出来上がった。

The sumo belt for a new sumo champion was completed.

二つの気球の間を綱渡りした男の人の話はもうお聞きになりましたか？

Have you heard of the guy who walked a tightrope between two hot air balloons?

Kanji Composition