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Kanji for Thread
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “thread”: 糸、縷. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
thread
A thread; in Japan, the “red thread” of fate ties destined people together.
6 strokes On reading シ (shi) Kun reading いと (ito) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: thread
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ito, shi
In Japan it appears in about 121 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 糸: Itzel 糸世瑠 · Dwight 道和糸 · Dietmar 慈糸丸 · Pietro 緋糸路
thread
A fine thread; a thin line of hope.
17 strokes On reading ル、ロウ (ru, rou) Kun reading いと (ito)
Dictionary meanings: thread
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ru
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