Japanese word

縄

Pronunciation

Romajinawa

Meaning

  • nounrope

Example

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

Please pull the rope tightly.

Illustration for 縄 (rope)

More examples

縄を丸く巻きます。nawa o maru ku ma ki ma su

I wind the rope into a circle.

荷物を縄でしっかり結びました。ni motsu o nawa de shi kka ri musu bi ma shi ta

I tied the luggage securely with a rope.

Core concept

Forms a long, flexible strand by twisting fibers or other thin materials together, allowing it to tie, pull, or support things.

Common phrases

  • 縄を結ぶnawa o musu bu

    tie a rope

  • 縄をほどくnawa o ho do ku

    untie a rope

Similar words

ロープrōpu: A strong, flexible strand used for tying, pulling, climbing, or support.
綱tsuna: A thick, strong strand used to pull, support, or secure heavy things.
紐himo: A thin, flexible strand used for tying or fastening things.

Definition in Japanese

繊維などをより合わせて作った、物を結んだり引っ張ったりする細長い道具。sen i na do o yo ri a wa se te tsuku tta mono o musu n da ri hi ppa tta ri su ru hoso naga i dō gu

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 縄 (nawa) is historically related to なう (nau, "to twist fibers"), referring to the resulting twisted cord.

Usage tips

  • In English, rope usually suggests a thicker and stronger material than cord, although the two words overlap in everyday use.

Other meanings

  • cordnoun

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