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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of silkworm thread. Thread.
Symbolism
Thread, yarn, clue. Represents thread.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Reading a book
Component Breakdown
糸=
幺小
幺 + small
Words & Expressions
Words written with 糸
絹糸きぬいとcorn silk
糸口いとぐちthread end
毛糸けいとwoolen yarn
生糸きいとraw silk thread
金糸雀カナリアcanary
Four-Character Compounds
糸を引く
いとをひく
To pull strings; To manipulate from behind the scenes
Poetry
俳句 (Haiku)
糸瓜咲て痰のつまりし仏かな
The gourd flowers bloom, and here lies a buddha choked with phlegm.
正岡子規Masaoka Shiki
1902Anime & Manga
たとえとどかぬ糸だとしても
If I Could Reach You
A well-known work with 糸 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“thread”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 糸 mean in Japanese?
糸 means thread.
How do you read 糸?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: いと (ito).
How many strokes does 糸 have?
糸 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 糸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
糸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means thread. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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