粘
Kanji · N1
粘 / sticky
Kanji for sticky, glutinous, or greasy.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ネン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ねば.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
粘 carries the meaning sticky, glutinous, or greasy.
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Common compounds with 粘
粘々ねばねばsticky / gluey / gummy
粘るねばるto be sticky / to be adhesive
粘着ねんちゃくcohesion / adhesion
粘りねばりstickiness / viscosity
粘土ねんどclay
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