Kanji: 糸 (Thread/String)
The kanji 糸 means "thread," "string," or "yarn." It is a pictograph representing a twisted strand of silk or fiber and serves as the radical for many characters related to textiles.
Key Reading:
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): いと (ito)
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): シ (shi)
Common Words & Usage:
糸 (ito) - Noun. Thread, string.
毛糸 (keito) - Noun. Woolen yarn.
糸口 (itoguchi) - Noun. A clue, starting point (literally "thread end").
糸巻き (itomaki) - Noun. A spool, reel for thread.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼女は赤い糸で刺繍をしている。
Romaji: Kanojo wa akai ito de shishū o shite iru.
English: She is embroidering with red thread.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 糸 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.