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KUNいと
Meanings
threadstringyarn
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How to remember

The character 糸 clearly depicts two strands of thread twisted together on a spool.
'SHI' — Imagine 'SHE' holding a long, shimmering thread for sewing.

Vocabulary

いと
thread, string
毛糸けいと
woolen yarn
絹糸けんし
silk thread
糸口いとぐち
a lead, a clue
刺繍糸ししゅういと
embroidery thread

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