糸 – Kanji Japan

2026年10月31日2026年10月31日

squeeze(絞)

This kanji combines the ‘thread’ radical on the left with an element depicting a person twisting their body on the right. Together, it represents twisting threads together, which evolved to mean wringing or squeezing things like cloth.

Words & Phrases

絞り染め（shiborizome):tie-dye or tie-dyeing

2026年10月7日2026年10月7日

promise(約)

This kanji is made of two parts. On the left is the ‘thread’ radical. On the right is an element depicting something important tied or bound tightly. Combined, this kanji originally represented tying important things together so they wouldn’t break apart. From this concept of binding, it came to mean bundling or consolidating, and by extension, making a promise.

2026年9月24日2026年9月25日

sever(絶)

This kanji consists of two parts. On the left is the “thread” radical, and on the right is a seated person preparing to cut the thread with a knife. Together, this kanji means to cut something, sever all ties, or quit a habit.

2026年9月21日2026年10月25日

green(緑)

This kanji consists of the “thread” radical on the left and a symbol on the right showing a hand carefully shaving a bamboo stalk. Together, it represents the fresh green color of freshly cut bamboo.

Words & Phrases

緑地（ryokuchi）:A piece of land covered with thick grass, bushes, and growing plants.
緑茶（ryokucha）:A vibrant green tea made from young, freshly picked tea leaves that are steamed to stop fermentation without oxidizing.

2026年9月18日2026年9月18日

young(幼)

This kanji combines the radical for “small thread” on the left with “power” on the right. Symbolizing a weak or limited force, it evolved to mean “young,” “child,” or “inexperienced.”

2026年9月4日2026年9月8日

tie(結)

This kanji consists of two parts. On the left is the “thread” radical, and on the right is a component representing weapons safely stored in a sacred box—symbolizing peace and a solemn promise after war. Together, this kanji depicts binding thread tightly to seal a sacred vow, which is why it came to mean “to tie,” “to bind,” or “to unite.”

2026年9月4日2026年9月8日

edit(編)

This kanji consists of two parts. On the left is the “thread” radical, and on the right is a component representing a sign or nameplate hung on a door. Together, this kanji originally depicted binding scattered wooden tablets or papers together with thread. By extension, it came to mean “to edit” or “to compile” books and documents.