Definition of 糸口 (いとぐち)

いとぐち

糸口

いとぐち

itoguchi

noun
1.
beginning, start, first step
2.
clue, lead, hint
3.
thread end
Other readings:
【いとぐち】
絲口【いとぐち】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji
Related Kanji
thread
mouth
thong, beginning, inception, end, cord, strap, mental or emotional state
thread
Example sentences(showing 4 results)

He took a slight hint as the start and found the correct answer

People usually find it very difficult to break the ice when they meet someone extremely attractive for the first time

Space science is still in its infancy

こうがくしゃ
考古学者
むか
昔の
みんぞく
民族
せいかつようしき
生活様式
いとぐち
糸口
さがもと
捜し求める
ひとたち
人達
Archaeologists are those who hunt for clues about the lifestyles of ancient peoples