いと

In a sentence

• 彼は糸を使って手工芸品を作ります。

  He uses thread to make crafts.

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

• 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) is used to mean 'intention' or 'purpose', indicating the underlying thought.

• 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.

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