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糸
糸 (readings: し, いと; Japanese kanji) means “thread”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 糸車 (spinning wheel).
What does 糸 mean?
| Kanji | 糸 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | thread |
| Readings | し, いと |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 糸
糸 is read し or いと depending on the word.
Example words with 糸
| Example | 糸車 (spinning wheel) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14