Word details

頼みの綱

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

Dictionary

Entry

頼みの綱のみのつなNounExpressionFreq #28366
1

last ray of hope; only hope

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

trust, request

16 strokesFrequency 708JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ライ

Kun

たの.むたの.もしいたよ.る

Nanori

よちより

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

14 strokesFrequency 1,053JLPT N1Grade 8

On

コウ

Kun

つな

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