twisted thread; twine; twisting
Refers to both the action of twisting fibers into thread and the resulting twisted thread or twine. Common in crafts, sewing, and traditional contexts.
より糸を使ってボタンを縫い付けた。
I sewed the button on using twisted thread.
This twine is made of hemp.
撚る is the verb meaning 'to twist (threads)', from which より糸 is derived.
Standard kanji spelling using より (twisting) and 糸 (thread).
Another kanji variant for より, also meaning 'twist'.
Irregular okurigana usage; the り is omitted.
Alternative kanji for より, specifically meaning 'twist'.
Irregular okurigana usage; the り is omitted.
Compound of より (continuative form of よる 'to twist') + 糸 (thread).