Definition of 一筋縄 (ひとすじなわ)

ひとすじなわ

一筋縄

ひとすじなわ

hitosujinawa

noun
1.
(piece of) rope
2.
ordinary method
Other readings:
一筋繩【ひとすじなわ】
Related Kanji
one, one radical (no.1)
muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent
straw rope, cord
rope, cord
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I don't quite follow, but it looks like it will prove tricky. Ergh