What is '手綱' called in English?

'手綱' in English is called "Reins". Reins refers to: 馬や他の動物を操るために、馬勒（ばろく）に取り付けられた長い帯状のひも。

How do you pronounce 'Reins' and '手綱'?

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What is an example sentence for Reins in Japanese?

English: "The rider pulled on the reins to slow down the horse." | Japanese: "騎手は馬を遅くするために手綱を引いた。"

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reins Meaning in Japanese (reins 英語意味)

手綱, 主導権

手綱 in English:reins

Phonetic:たづな

Quick Answer • 要約

reins の日本語の意味は「手綱, 主導権」です。 (馬や他の動物を操るために、馬勒（ばろく）に取り付けられた長い帯状のひも。)

Definitions of Reins

1
noun
手綱
A long, narrow strap attached to a bridle, used to guide or check a horse or other animal.
馬や他の動物を操るために、馬勒（ばろく）に取り付けられた長い帯状のひも。
2
noun
主導権
The power or means of control; leadership or governance over a situation or group.
状況や集団に対する、支配力や統率力。指導力や管理。

Example Sentences

“The rider pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.”

騎手は馬を遅くするために手綱を引いた。

“She took the reins of the company after her father retired.”

父が引退した後、彼女は会社の主導権を握った。

“It's important to keep a firm grip on the reins of power.”

権力の主導権をしっかりと握ることが重要だ。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

control authority commandgovernance

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

freedom anarchy chaos

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiverein

past tensereined

present participlereining

nounrein

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

take the reinsidiom

To take control or responsibility for something.

give free reinexpression

To allow someone complete freedom of action.

rein inphrasal_verb

To control or limit something, or to stop a horse by pulling on the reins.

reins Meaning in Japanese (reins 英語 意味)