JLPT N1 Advanced
糸口
A clue, lead, or starting point for solving a problem.
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緒 less common kanji
Noun
A Clue / A Starting Point
The initial clue or first step required to solve a difficult problem or begin a complex task.
Example
警察 は 事件 解決 の 糸口 を まだ 見つけられていない 。
The police still haven't been able to find a lead to solve the case.
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