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緒 means 'strap'
Common readings
On
ショ チョ
Additional readings
Kun いとぐち
Name ほ
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Though 緒 looks simple, its yomi and meanings constantly shift in fascinating ways. It means what you see above, plus “clue,” and is associated with “together” and “secret.” Learn to say all this: “Just between you and me, he is a liar.” “To know someone, travel with him for a week.” “Space science is still in its infancy.” “She told me in confidence.” “I don’t mix business with pleasure.”
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 緒 is used 5 times, read 3 ways.
Across all words in Japanese, 緒 is used 48 times, read 4 ways.
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ショ
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2. at the same time
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チョ
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noun, 'no' adjective
1. emotion; feeling2. atmosphere; mood; spirit
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お
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noun
1. cord; strap; thong2. string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)
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いとぐち
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noun
1. thread end2. beginning
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