かせ糸 (かせいと) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
reeled thread; skein thread
Thread wound into a skein or reel, often used in textile and craft contexts.
splashed dye pattern, reel, skein
Similar words
- かせ
かせ means 'skein' or 'reel' itself, while かせ糸 specifically refers to the thread in that form.
- 糸
糸 is the general word for 'thread' or 'yarn', without specifying the form.
Etymology
Compound of かせ (skein, reel) and 糸 (thread). The kanji 綛 is a kokuji created for 'skein', but かせ糸 is the most common written form.
