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Secondary schoolJLPT N1

hawser, class (genus), rope, cord, cable

14 strokes · frequency rank #1053

On
コウ
Kun
つな

Stroke order

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  11. 11
  12. 12
  13. 13
  14. 14

Common words

  1. よこづなyokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion1
  2. たいこうfundamental principles; main lines2
    • The boat was tied to the shore by a cable.

  3. ようこうmain principle; gist; general plan; guidelines3
  4. こうりょうgeneral plan; main points; summary; platform (e.g. for a campaign)4
  5. つなrope; cord; line5
    • The rope broke under the strain.

    • He caught hold of a rope and saved himself.

    • As soon as I let go of the leash, the dog ran away.

  6. つなひきtug of war6
    • Parliamentary activity has become a political tug of war between the ruling and opposition parties over the issue.

    • "Mr Chairman, what needs moving next, again?" "Scoreboard, giant ball and the tug-of-war rope."

  7. つなわたりtightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism7
    • She dared to walk the tightrope without a net.

  8. いのちづなlifeline; safety rope; safety tether8
  9. たづなreins; bridle9
    • Before the horse race begins, the jockeys grip the reins tightly to restrain the impatient horses.

  10. こうきlaw and order; (official) discipline10

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