綱
hawser
class (genus)
rope
cord
cable
1-6-8
Jōyō 8
JLPT 1
KKD 1735
Tuttle 1723
| Word/Phrase |
Reading |
Meaning |
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横綱
|
よこづな
|
yokozuna (grand champion)
|
|
綱
|
つな
|
rope
|
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大綱
|
たいこう
|
fundamental principles
outline
general features
|
|
要綱
|
ようこう
|
main principle
gist
general plan
|
|
綱領
|
こうりょう
|
general plan
main points
summary
|
|
綱引き
綱曳き
|
つなひき
|
tug of war (orig. a form of divination to predict whether the year will be favourable or unfavourable)
|
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綱渡り
|
つなわたり
|
tightrope walking
funambulism
|
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手綱
|
たづな
|
bridle
reins
|
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命綱
|
いのちづな
|
lifeline
|
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綱紀粛正
|
こうきしゅくせい
|
eliminating corruption among government officials
tightening discipline (among)
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