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手綱
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手綱.
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Entry
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)
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