絲
絲
12 strokes
Meanings
thread
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いと
Common Words
1
beginning; start; first step
Examples
とても魅力的な人に初めて会って、話の糸口を見つけるのは、たいていかなり難しいものだ。
People usually find it very difficult to break the ice when they meet someone extremely attractive for the first time.
2
clue; lead; hint
Examples
わずかなヒントを糸口にして、正しいこたえを見つけた。
He took a slight hint as the start and found the correct answer.
3
thread end
1
Food, cooking
Chinese-style stir-fry containing green peppers and meat; pepper steak (US)
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