Japanese word

綱

Pronunciation

Romajitsuna

Meaning

  • nounrope

Example

綱を強く引いてください。tsuna o tsuyo ku hi i te ku da sa i

Please pull the rope hard.

Illustration for 綱 (rope)

More examples

古くなった綱は、安全のために交換します。furu ku na tta tsuna wa an zen no ta me ni kō kan shi ma su

We replace old ropes for safety.

Core concept

A long, flexible length of material serves as a strong connection that can secure, pull, or hold things together.

Common phrases

  • 綱につかまるtsuna ni tsu ka ma ru

    hold onto a rope

  • 綱を結ぶtsuna o musu bu

    tie a rope

  • 綱をほどくtsuna o ho do ku

    untie a rope

Similar words

ロープrōpu: A flexible cord used for tying, pulling, or securing objects in everyday tasks.
縄nawa: A twisted length of material is used mainly for tying or binding objects.
索saku: A rope or cable used for connecting, pulling, or supporting objects in a specialized context.

Definition in Japanese

物を縛ったり引っ張ったりするための、太く丈夫なより合わせたもの。mono o shiba tta ri hi ppa tta ri su ru ta me no futo ku jō bu na yo ri a wa se ta mo no

Word origin

綱 (tsuna, "rope") is a native Japanese word related to 繋ぐ (tsunagu, "to connect"), reflecting its use for something that binds or connects objects.

Usage tips

  • In sumo, the title 横綱 (yokozuna, "grand champion") is named for the thick rope worn around the wrestler's waist during a ceremonial entrance.

Other meanings

  • cordnoun
  • linenoun

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