手綱
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手綱
1
reins; bridle
Examples
競馬の騎手は、レースが始まる前、はやる馬を抑えて、手綱を握りしめる。
Before the horse race begins, the jockeys grip the reins tightly to restrain the impatient horses.
2
control; the reins (on)
Kanji in this Word
手
4 strokes
Frequency: 60
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
hand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ズ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
て
て-
-て
た-
綱
14 strokes
Frequency: 1053
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
hawser
class (genus)
rope
cord
cable
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つな
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