Search Terms: *綱*
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noun
1.
yokozuna (highest rank in sumo), grand champion(sumo term)
2.
best in its field, crème de la crème, cream of the crop
noun
1.
fundamental principles, main lines
2.
outline, summary, general features
noun
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general plan, main points, summary, platform (e.g. for a campaign), mission statement
noun
1.
tug of war (orig. a form of divination to predict whether the year will be favourable or unfavourable)
2.
forward puller (of a rickshaw)
Other readings:
綱曳き【つなひき】
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
tightrope walking, high-wire act, funambulism
2.
treading a tightrope, walking on thin ice, pulling a risky balancing act(idiom )
noun, auxillary suru verb
•
law and order, discipline
Notes:
- ateji (phonetic) reading
noun, auxillary suru verb
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enforcement of official discipline, tightening of discipline, eliminating corruption among government officials(yojijukugo)
noun
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least weasel (Mustela nivalis)(usually kana)
Other readings:
いいづな《飯綱》
、イイズナ
、イイヅナ
noun
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Heterodonta (subclass of bivalve molluscs, including the clams and cockles)
noun
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Allotheria (subclass of Mesozoic mammals)
Other readings:
異獣亜網【いじゅうあこう】[1]
Notes:
- word containing irregular kanji usage
noun
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Choanoflagellatea, class of flagellate eukaryotes closely related to animals
noun
1.
bridle made from knotted rope or leather(obsolete)
2.
multi-coloured rope ceremonial garland, placed on cattle, large rocks, etc.