Meaning

Primary

Thread

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

いと
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji it should use the kun'yomi reading (which is the reading you learned with the kanji).

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 糸がゆるむ

    the thread is loosened

    糸がもつれる

    the thread gets tangled

    糸がほつれる

    the thread comes undone

    糸がほどける

    the thread is untied

    糸がある

    there's a thread

Context Sentences

糸は、たくさんあるよ。

There are many threads.

このタオル、糸が出てる。

Threads are sticking out of this towel.

この糸を二十センチに切って下さい。

Please cut this thread to 20 cm.

Kanji Composition