Thread in Japanese

"thread" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

糸

ito

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "thread". The most common choice is shown first.

糸

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thread

Reading: shi

6 strokes · wisdom

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Where it comes from

Shape of silkworm thread. Thread.

What it carries

Thread, yarn, clue. Represents thread.

Related kanji for "thread"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for thread?

The most common kanji for "thread" is 糸, read as shi. It means thread. Related kanji: 綸 (thread).

How many strokes does 糸 have?

糸 has 6 strokes.