How to say "rope" in Japanese

• ロープJLPT N1approx.Common
  nounThe everyday word for rope itself: a length of rope used for tying things down, climbing, or pulling. Covers most senses of English 'rope' in ordinary contexts.
  このロープは強つよいですね。↗

  This rope is strong, isn't it?
• 綱つなJLPT N2approx.Common
  nounThick, heavy rope, sturdier than an ordinary rope — the kind pulled in tug-of-war — and by extension cable-like lines.
  綱つなは張はりすぎて切きれた。↗

  The rope broke under the strain.
• 縄なわJLPT N3approx.Common
  nounRope twisted from plant fiber, traditionally straw, used for tying or binding things; the image is of handmade, traditional rope.
  彼かれは縄なわで木きに縛り付しばりつけられた。↗

  He was tied to the tree with a rope.

Use 「ロープ」 for ordinary rope in everyday situations, 綱 for thick, heavy rope or cable-like line, and 縄 for twisted fiber or straw rope used to tie or bind things.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• ロープrope
• 綱つなrope
• 縄なわrope
• 索さくrope
• 細引きほそびきhempen cord
• 索条さくじょうcable
• 一筋縄ひとすじなわ(piece of) rope