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[こう(綱)]
kou
noun

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noun
  1. class
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Definition and Synonyms for 綱

Cable a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
Synonyms: でんらん, ケーブル, 大綱, 大綱, 索条, 綱, 綱, 鉄索, 鋼索
String a collection of objects threaded on a single strand
Synonyms: 弦, 弦, 綱, 綱
Class a taxonomic group containing one or more orders
Synonyms: クラス, 綱, 綱

Meanings for each kanji in 綱

» hawser; class (genus); rope; cord; cable

Categories 綱 is a member of

Rope a strong line
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Collection several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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Taxonomic Group animal or plant group having natural relations
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