緒

Alternative forms

 * : Consists of an additional stroke above  in the component.

Related characters

 * (Orthodox form in Kangxi dictionary, in Japan, preferred form in )

Glyph origin
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Definitions

 * 1)  thread; thread end
 * 2) beginning
 * 3) mental state
 * 4) clue
 * 1) mental state
 * 2) clue
 * 1) clue

Noun

 * 1) beginning
 * 2) mental or emotional state

Noun

 * 1) string; cord; thong
 * 2)  string of a geta or sandal