糸 — Thread
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Common Japanese Words with 糸 (Thread)
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Thread (糸) expressed as a noun.
Frequently Asked Questions About 糸 (Thread)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 糸 (Thread)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 糸 ("Thread", read as し) is: We eat (いと) sheep (し) and make yarn/threads from its hairs twisted together. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 糸 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 糸 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 糸 means "Thread". Its primary reading is し (On'yomi: し; Kun'yomi: いと). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 糸?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 糸 include: 糸 (いと - thread).
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