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絹
kinu
Description
「絹」は、蚕から作るとても柔らかくてつやつやした布や糸のことです。
"絹" is a very soft and shiny fabric or thread made from silkworms.
高級な着物やスカーフによく使われます。
It is often used for high-quality kimonos and scarves.
Meanings
絹kinu
silk; soft, shiny fabric or thread from silkworms
このスカーフは絹でできています。
This scarf is made of silk.
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Notes
- Nuance
絹 is the native Japanese word; シルク is the katakana loanword often used for fashion.
- Etymology
絹 uses the 糸 (thread) radical, marking it as a textile-related character.
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