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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 綱

Noun
Freq #12858
1

rope; cord; line

Examples
は張りすぎて切れた。
The rope broke under the strain.
2

Sumo

grand champion's braided belt

Kanji in this Word

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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