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糸 kanji: meaning “thread”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N26 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
thread
On'yomi
シ
Kun'yomi
いと

Picture story to remember 糸

A spool of coral thread sits on the table, with one loose thread end trailing down and curling.

How to write 糸: stroke order

糸 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 糸

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Kanji that share parts with 糸.