綱
Kanji · N1
綱 / hawser
Kanji for hawser, class (genus), or rope.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つな | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
綱 carries the meaning hawser, class (genus), or rope.
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Common compounds with 綱
綱引きつなひきtug of war
横綱よこづなyokozuna / grand champion
綱つなrope / cord / line
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