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