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[たん()·ちょ()]
tancho
noun

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[たん()·しょ()]
tansho

English Meaning(s) for 端緒

noun
  1. start; beginning; first step; clue

Definition and Synonyms for 端緒

Lead evidence pointing to a possible solution
Synonyms: 手がかり, 手掛け, 手蔓, 端緒, 糸口, 食いつき, 食いつく
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 端緒

» edge; origin; end; point; border; verge; cape
» thong; beginning; inception; end; cord; strap

Categories 端緒 is a member of

Evidence your basis for belief or disbelief
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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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