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頼みの綱

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頼みの綱

のみのつな
Expression
Noun
Freq #28366
1

last ray of hope; only hope

Kanji in this Word

16 strokes
Frequency: 708
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

trust
request

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ライ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たの.む
たの.もしい
たよ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
よち
より
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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