JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
綱 — hawser
- Reading
- コウ・つな
- Meaning
- hawser; class (genus); rope; cord; cable
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
綱 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・つな and it means hawser; class (genus); rope; cord; cable. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
綱 appears in everyday japanese words such as 綱 (rope) and 横綱 (sumo grand champion).
Japanese words containing 綱
Frequently asked questions
What does 綱 mean in Japanese?
綱 means hawser; class (genus); rope; cord; cable in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 綱 read?
綱 is read コウ・つな. Reading it inside real words — 綱 and 横綱 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 綱 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 綱 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 綱 in a word?
A common word containing 綱 is 綱 (つな) — "rope". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 綱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 綱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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