綱
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Base noun form. Refers to a thick rope or cable used for tying, pulling, or securing objects. Example: 『綱を引く』 (tsuna o hiku, 'to pull a rope').
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User and their hiking buddy Yuta are preparing for a mountain climb, discussing safety equipment and techniques.
綱
つな
rope
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a thick rope used to tie a boat to a dock. The rope is strong and essential — just like the word 『綱』 (tsuna, 'rope') sounds like 'tsunami' but holds things together instead of breaking them.
Cultural Note
In Japan, ropes called 『綱』 (tsuna) are used in traditional festivals like 『綱引き』 (tsunahiki, 'tug-of-war') and to mark sacred spaces at shrines. They symbolize strength and connection in cultural events.
Forms
Base: 綱Base noun form. Refers to a thick rope or cable used for tying, pulling, or securing objects. Example: 『綱を引く』 (tsuna o hiku, 'to pull a rope').