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より糸 (yoriito) Japanese meaning: twisted thread | Kotomora
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Related words 糸いと 糸 is general thread or yarn, while より糸 specifically refers to twisted thread or the twisting process.
撚よ る 撚る is the verb meaning 'to twist (threads)', from which より糸 is derived.
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This twine is made of hemp.
Written forms より 糸いと Usage 67%
Standard kanji spelling using より (twisting) and 糸 (thread).
撚よ り 糸いと Usage 17%
Another kanji variant for より, also meaning 'twist'.
縒より 糸いと Usage 17%
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; the り is omitted.
縒よ り 糸いと
Alternative kanji for より, specifically meaning 'twist'.
撚より 糸いと
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; the り is omitted.
Etymology Compound of より (continuative form of よる 'to twist') + 糸 (thread).
