いと

This is the 1495th most frequent Japanese word.

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いと

Thread.


In this sentence, 糸 (いと) refers to 'thread' as tangible material used in crafts.

彼は糸を使って手工芸品を作ります。

He uses thread to make crafts.


Here, 意図 (いと) is used to mean 'intention' or 'purpose', indicating the underlying thought.

その作品には深い意図が込められている。

That piece of work conveys a deep intention.


Here, 意図 (いと) again signifies 'intention', particularly referring to personal motive towards an action.

後ろを振り返る意図はありませんでした。

There was no intention to look back.