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η³Έ
Thread, String
γγ¨ (ito)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Silk production played an important role in Japan's modernization during the Meiji era. Fine silk thread (η³Έ) became one of the country's major exports.
Memory Trick
Imagine holding a long piece of thread between your fingers while sewing. That thin string helps you remember η³Έ means 'thread.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ· (shi)
Kunyomi: γγ¨ (ito)
Example Words
η³Έ
γγ¨ (ito)
Thread
ζ―η³Έ
γγγ¨ (keito)
Wool yarn
η³Έι»θ©±
γγ¨γ§γγ (itodenwa)
String telephone
θ£½η³Έ
γγγ (seishi)
Silk reeling
Example Sentence
ζ― γ― η³Έ γ¨ ι γ§ ζ γ η΄γγΎγγγ
γ―γ― γ― γγ¨ γ¨ γ―γ γ§ γ΅γ γ γͺγγγΎγγγ
haha wa ito to hari de fuku o naoshimashita
My mother repaired the clothes with thread and a needle.