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縷 (いと) — thread | Kumi Dictionary

Dictionary
Kanji
縷

縷

縷いと

thread

Kanji Core Concepts17 strokes

Hold to practice stroke order

Kun'yomi

いと

On'yomi

ルロウ

thread

ANIMATION

Stroke 0 / 17

Speed1.0x

Speed1.0x

Concepts using this kanji

一縷の望み

sliver of hope

slightest connection

detailed explanation

detailed explanation

detailed explanation

berry catchfly (Silene baccifera)

赤花瑠璃繁縷

scarlet pimpernel

detailed explanation

chickweed (Stellaria sp.)

scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)

going on and on in tedious detail

in detail

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丨
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一縷
縷説
縷々
縷々綿々
一縷の望み
繁縷
南蛮繁縷
縷述
縷言
縷陳
赤花瑠璃繁縷
瑠璃繁縷