糸口
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 糸口
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
Kanji in this Word
糸
6 strokes
Frequency: 1488
JLPT N2
Grade 1
Meanings
thread
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いと
口
3 strokes
Frequency: 284
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
mouth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くち
緒
14 strokes
Frequency: 952
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
thong
beginning
inception
end
cord
strap
mental or emotional state
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
チョ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お
いとぐち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ほ
絲
12 strokes
Meanings
thread
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いと
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