Kanji
What does the kanji 綱 mean?
綱 means thick rope, cable; guiding principle, outline. On'yomi コウ. Kun'yomi つな.
Quick facts| On'yomi | コウ |
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| Kun'yomi | つな |
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| Strokes | 14 |
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| Main radical | 糸 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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綱On'yomi コウKun'yomi つな
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes
thick rope, cable; guiding principle, outline
Memory hook
The rope (糸) as strong as a ridge (岡), holding everything — MAIN ROPE, PRINCIPLE.
Stroke order · 14 strokes
Common words
- 綱つなrope, cable
- 横綱よこづなyokozuna (sumo grand champion); the top figure (in a field)
