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[つな()·()·]
tsunahiki
noun

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[つな()·()·]
tsunahiki

English Meaning(s) for 綱引き

noun
  1. tug of war (orig. a form of divination to predict whether the year will be favourable or unfavourable)
  2. forward puller (of a rickshaw)

Definition and Synonyms for 綱引き

Tug-Of-War any hard struggle between equally matched groups
Synonyms: 綱引き

Meanings for each kanji in 綱引き

» hawser; class (genus); rope; cord; cable
» pull; tug; jerk; admit; install; quote; refer to

Categories 綱引き is a member of

Battle an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
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Sample Sentences for 綱引き

"Mr Chairman, what needs moving next, again?" "Scoreboard, giant ball and the tug-of-war rope."
Parliamentary activity has become a political tug of war between the ruling and opposition parties over the issue.

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