Dictionary / Vocabulary / 糸口
いとぐち
beginning; start; first step; clue
common word Also written 緒、絲口
わずかなヒントを糸口にして、正しいこたえを見つけた。
He took a slight hint as the start and found the correct answer.
勝って兜の緒を締めよ。
You must keep up your guard even after a victory.
私は冷静でいようとしたが、とうとう堪忍袋の緒が切れた。
I tried to be calm, but finally I lost my temper.