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[しょ()]
sho
noun

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[ちょ()]
cho

English Meaning(s) for 緒

noun
  1. beginning; inception

Definition and Synonyms for 緒

Leash a figurative restraint
Synonyms: たが, , , , 糸口, ,
Cord a line made of twisted fibers or threads
Synonyms: ひも, コード, 吊り紐, 糸口, 細引き, ,
String a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed
Synonyms: ストリング, , , , , 糸口, , ,
Key something crucial for explaining
Synonyms: きー, キー, ヒント, キーポイント, 手がかり, 手掛け, 手蔓, 決め手, 秘訣, 秘鑰, 糸口, , , 要訣, 要諦, 足がかり, ,
Clew evidence that helps to solve a problem
Synonyms: きー, キー, ヒント, きっかけ, 傍証, 小口, 手がかり, 手掛け, 手蔓, 示唆, 端緒, 糸口, , , 足がかり, , , 食いつき, 食いつく
Hint a slight indication
Synonyms: きー, キー, ヒント, ほのめかし, ほのめかす, 手がかり, 手掛け, 手蔓, 暗示, 示唆, 端緒, 糸口, , , ,

Meanings for each kanji in 緒

» thong; beginning; inception; end; cord; strap

Categories 緒 is a member of

Restraint the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
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Cord a line made of twisted fibers or threads
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Line something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
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Explanation thought that makes something comprehensible
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Evidence an indication that makes something evident
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Indication something that serves to indicate or suggest
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 緒

Sample Sentences for 緒

Space science is still in its infancy.

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