ひとすじなわ 一筋縄 LinksSentence search for 一筋縄Sentence search for ひとすじなわSentence search for 一筋繩Kanji details for 一, 筋 and 縄Edit in JMdict Noun1. (piece of) ropeNoun2. ordinary methodSee also 一筋縄では行かないなんかわ分からないが、ひとすじなわ一筋縄じゃいきそうにないってことだな。ううむ。I don't quite follow, but it looks like it will prove tricky. Ergh.Other forms一筋繩 【ひとすじなわ】Notes一筋繩: Rarely-used kanji form. Discussions Log in to talk about this word.