Word details

手綱を締める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手綱を締める.

Dictionary

Entry

手綱を締めるたづなをしめるExpressionIchidan verb
1

to tighten the reins; to bring (someone) under control

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

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

14 strokesFrequency 1,053JLPT N1Grade 8

On

コウ

Kun

つな

tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten

15 strokesFrequency 797JLPT N1Grade 8

On

テイ

Kun

し.まるし.まりし.める-し.め-じ.め

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