いと

Thread, yarn, string

N4noun·ito

How to remember it

The kanji 糸 resembles two thin strands twisted into a single line.

Example sentences

  • 猫が毛糸で遊んでいる。

    ねこがけいとであそんでいる。

    The cat is playing with yarn.

  • この糸はとても細い。

    このいとはとてもほそい。

    This thread is very thin.

Usage

Common counter is 本 (いっぽん,にほん); combine as 毛糸 (けいと) for knitting yarn.

Related words

毛糸綿

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