Kanji 糸: thread
Key takeaways
Kanji 糸: thread. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 糸
thread
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The kanji 糸 is a pictograph of a skein of thread. The top part represents a knot where the thread is tied, while the three strokes at the bottom represent the loose strands of thread hanging down.
