Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
毛糸
Pronunciation
Romajikeito
Meaning
- nounyarn
Example
母は毛糸で帽子を編みます。haha wa ke ito de bō shi o a mi ma su
My mother knits a hat with yarn.
More examples
この毛糸は洗濯すると縮みます。ko no ke ito wa sen taku su ru to chiji mi ma su
This yarn shrinks when it is washed.
Core concept
毛糸 (keito) is thread formed by twisting wool fibers or similar materials into a strand used for handmade fabric.
Common phrases
毛糸で編むke ito de a mu
knit with yarn
毛糸の帽子ke ito no bō shi
yarn hat
毛糸の手袋ke ito no te bukuro
yarn gloves
Similar words
編み糸amiito: A strand of fiber intended for knitting or crocheting and made from wool or another material.
Definition in Japanese
羊毛などの繊維を撚り合わせて作った、編み物や手芸に使う糸。yō mō na do no sen i o yo ri a wa se te tsuku tta a mi mono ya shu gei ni tsuka u ito
Word origin
毛糸 (keito) combines 毛 (ke, "hair or wool") with 糸 (ito, "thread"), describing thread made from wool.
Usage tips
- English uses yarn for both a strand of fiber and a lengthy tale, whereas 毛糸 (keito) stays tied to craft material.