糸

糸 — thread

Learn the correct stroke order for 糸 (thread), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 16 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 6

On'yomi (音読み)シshi

Kun'yomi (訓読み)いとito

Strokes6

Radical糸

Frequency#1488

Meaningsthread

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

蚕糸さんしsilk thread; silk yarnnoun

糸口いとぐちbeginning; start; first stepnoun

生糸きいとraw silk threadnoun

毛糸けいとknitting wool; woolen yarn; woollen yarnnoun

絹糸きぬいとsilk thread; silk yarnnoun

糸いとthread; yarn; stringnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 糸 (thread) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 糸 is #1488, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

蚕糸さんし — silk thread; silk yarn

糸口いとぐち — beginning; start; first step

生糸きいと — raw silk thread

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 糸 have?

The kanji 糸 (thread) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 糸?

糸 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 糸 mean?

糸 means: thread. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: いと.

What JLPT level is 糸?

糸 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.