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[つな(綱)·ひ(曳)·き]
tsunahiki
noun

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[つな(綱)·ひ(引)·き]
tsunahiki
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English Meaning(s) for 綱曳き

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)
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Definition and Synonyms for 綱曳き

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

Meanings for each kanji in 綱曳き

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

Categories 綱曳き is a member of

Battle an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
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