Definition of 縄張り (なわばり)

なわば

縄張り

なわばり

nawabari

Common word
View details for kanji: 縄View details for kanji: 張
noun
1.
stretching a rope around, roping off, cordoning off, demarcation
2.
one's turf, domain, territory, jurisdiction, sphere of influence
3.
territory (of an animal)(zoology)
Other readings:
縄張【なわばり】
、
なわ張り【なわばり】
、
繩張り【なわばり】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
縄 straw rope, cord
張 lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)
繩 rope, cord