横綱【よこづな】
yokozuna (highest rank in sumo), grand champion, best in its field, crème de la crème, cream of the crop
大綱【たいこう】
fundamental principles, main lines, outline, summary, general features
要綱【ようこう】
main principle, gist, general plan, guidelines, outline
綱領【こうりょう】
general plan, main points, summary, platform (e.g. for a campaign), mission statement
綱引き【つなひき】
tug of war, forward puller (of a rickshaw)
綱渡り【つなわたり】
tightrope walking, high-wire act, funambulism, treading a tightrope, walking on thin ice, pulling a risky balancing act
手綱【たづな】
reins, bridle, control, the reins (on)
命綱【いのちづな】
lifeline, safety rope, safety tether
綱紀粛正【こうきしゅくせい】
enforcement of official discipline, tightening of discipline, eliminating corruption among government officials
綱紀【こうき】
law and order, (official) discipline
