Memory phrase for the character: 縄

縄

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Meaning

rope, cord

Pronunciation

JŌ
nawa

Explanation

 Left: thread 糸, right lower part of dragen 竜 (Here: At the rope maker the rope 乚 is clamped in two holding jaws 臼 for being twisted.

Mnemonic
 
Threads are clamped twice to make/twist a rope.

Radicals

糸 thread
竜 dragonTraditionally this: 龍 was used for dragon.
乚 kneeing personThe use of this radical is not uniform. It is understood as a lightning rod, hook or kneeling person.




 Vocabulary

沖縄 おきなわ  Okinawa (Japanische Prefecture)
縄文 じょうもん  Japanese historical period, Jomon period
縄 なわ  rope, hemp

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