How to say 'Thread' in Japanese | 糸

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The Japanese word for Thread is 'Ito', written as 糸 in Japanese.'Thread' in hiragana is いと.

word

糸

Meaning

Thread

Reading

いと

ito

Kanji

糸Thread

Explanation

The Japanese noun '糸 (いと)' primarily means 'thread'. It refers to a thin, flexible strand or filament of material, often used in sewing or weaving. This word can also metaphorically represent something delicate or fine, like a thread of thought or connection. Example sentences: She bought red thread「彼女は赤い糸を買った」(かのじょはあかいいとをかった). The thread broke「糸が切れた」(いとがきれた). In some contexts, '糸' can also refer to strings in musical instruments, but this usage is less common and typically specified further.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3304

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 糸

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

糸

Meaning

Thread

Words Related to 糸 Through the Kanji 糸

This Word contains the Kanji 糸 as well.

word

毛糸

Meaning

Yarn

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'Ito' means 'Thread' .

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