English–Japanese
“thread” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiito
Example
糸でボタンを付けます。ito de bo ta n o tsu ke ma su
I sew on a button with thread.
How to say “thread” in Japanese
“Thread” in Japanese is 糸 (ito).
Presents a thin strand as a means of holding parts together or building a larger form.
Example sentences with 糸
この糸は丈夫なので、何度洗っても切れません。ko no ito wa jō bu na no de nan do ara tte mo ki re ma se n
This thread is strong, so it does not break even after many washes.
Tips for using 糸
- English distinguishes thread from string by typical use and thickness, while Japanese 糸 (ito, "thread") can refer to a wider range of thin strands, including sewing thread and yarn.