Kanji 綱: hawser, class (genus), rope, cord, cable
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Kanji 綱: hawser, class (genus), rope, cord, cable. Readings and core meaning.
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Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 綱
hawser, class (genus), rope, cord, cable
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Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A rope is made by twisting many threads (糸) together until they are strong enough to be used on a hill (岡). Imagine a thick, sturdy cable or hawser used for climbing or heavy-duty work in rugged terrain.
