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straw rope, cord

JLPT N1 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
なわ・ただ.す
On'yomi
ジョウ

縄 means "straw rope, cord". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read なわ・ただ.す in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ジョウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 縄 mean?
縄 means "straw rope, cord". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 縄 have?
縄 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 縄 read?
It is read なわ・ただ.す in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ジョウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 縄?
縄 is a JLPT N1 kanji.