糸口
いとぐち
beginning; start; first step; clue
Common word
Meanings
Noun
beginning; start; first step- clue; lead; hint
- thread end
Example sentences
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He took a slight hint as the start and found the correct answer.
考古学者とは昔の民族の生活様式についての糸口を捜し求める人達である。
Archaeologists are those who hunt for clues about the lifestyles of ancient peoples.
とても魅力的な人に初めて会って、話の糸口を見つけるのは、たいていかなり難しいものだ。
People usually find it very difficult to break the ice when they meet someone extremely attractive for the first time.
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You must keep up your guard even after a victory.
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My patience is worn out.
More examples (4)
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I can't take this anymore. I've lost my temper completely.
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Space science is still in its infancy.
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I tried to be calm, but finally I lost my temper.
ただでさえ奴は普段から仕事に遅れて来るくせに、酒まで飲んで来るなんて堪忍袋の緒が切れた。もう会社を辞めてもらうしかない。
It was bad enough that he usually came to work late, but coming in drunk was the last straw, and I'm going to have to let him go.