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糸取り (いととり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
silk reeling ; silk spinning ; filature
Refers to the process of unwinding silk filaments from cocoons and reeling them into thread, or the place/machine where this is done. Also used for the person who performs the task (silk reeler/spinner).
Similar words 製せい 糸し 製糸 is a broader term for silk manufacturing, including reeling, throwing, and other processes. 糸取り specifically refers to the reeling step.
繰そう 糸し 繰糸 is a more technical term for silk reeling, often used in industrial contexts. 糸取り is more common in traditional or craft settings.
Etymology Compound of 糸 (ito, 'thread') and 取り (tori, 'taking'), from the verb 取る (toru, 'to take'). The word literally means 'thread-taking' and refers to the process of drawing silk from cocoons.
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She works at a factory as a silk reeler.
