Meaning of 綱 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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綱JLPT 2
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Kana Readingつな
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Romajitsuna
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- rope
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- sumo grand champion's braided belt
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Example Sentences
綱, つな used in context
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「委員長、後は何を運ぶんだっけ？」「得点板と大玉もう一個、綱引きの綱」
Mr Chairman, what needs moving next, again? "Scoreboard, giant ball and the tug-of-war rope."
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He lost hold of the rope and fell into the river.
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He caught hold of a rope and saved himself.
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The two children pulled at the rope until it broke.
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As soon as I let go of the leash, the dog ran away.
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The rope broke under the strain.
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