Meaning

Primary

Rope

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

なわ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you to remember:

What can you use this rope for? To catch a napping walrus (なわ). It's too hard to catch a walrus that's awake, even with a good rope like this one. But if they're a napping walrus, this rope is all you need to tie 'em up.

Context

Context Sentences

私にはどっちの縄も同じに見えますね。違いは全く分かりません。

Both ropes look the same to me. I can't tell the difference at all.

Kanji Composition