noun

  1. beginning, start, first step.
  2. clue, lead, hint.
  3. thread end.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
糸口 いとぐち
いとぐち
絲口 いとぐち

Contained Kanji Breakdown

thread
いと シ (1st, N2)
short thread radical (no. 52)
ヨウ ちいさい (Kentei 1)
little, small
ショウ こ- ちい.さい (1st, N5)
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ かぎ (Kentei 1)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)