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縄
On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
なわ・ただ.す
nawa / tadasu
straw rope · cord
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and phonetic. Thread rope.
Symbolism
Rope, Jomon, Okinawa. Represents rope.
Component Breakdown
縄=
糹日电
thread + sun + 电
Words & Expressions
Words written with 縄
縄跳びなわとびjump rope
縄張りなわばりroping off
Four-Character Compounds
自縄自縛
じじょうじばく
being caught in one's own trap; being hoisted by one's own petard
規矩準縄
きくじゅんじょう
rules and standards; norms; criteria
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 縄 mean in Japanese?
縄 means straw rope, cord.
How do you read 縄?
On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: なわ、ただ.す (nawa, tadasu).
How many strokes does 縄 have?
縄 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 縄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
縄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means straw rope, cord. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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