Kanji · N1

/ silk

Kanji for silk.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ケンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)きぬNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

絹 carries the meaning silk.

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Common compounds with 絹

けんしsilk thread / silk yarn
きぬsilk
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