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VocabJLPT N1

knot (fastening)

Noun

Definitions

1. knot (fastening)
2. Knot (unit)

This katakana loanword from English refers to the knot, a unit of speed used in navigation and aviation equal to one nautical mile per hour. It is a specialized term most commonly encountered in contexts related to ships, aircraft, or weather forecasting.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At what angle do you pull to untie that knot?

Sentence 2

"There!" he said, laughing as he undid the knot.

Sentence 3

How long do you think it would take to untie that knot?

Sentence 4

Hmm, where do I even start with this knot?

Sentence 5

Before you untie that knot, can you take a photo of it?