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綿
Cotton
わた (wata)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 綿 is used for both cotton fiber and stuffing. It appears in words like 木綿 (cotton cloth) and 綿布 (cotton fabric).
Memory Trick
Imagine holding a SOFT BALL OF COTTON that feels light as a cloud. That fluffy material is 綿.
Readings
Onyomi: メン (men)
Kunyomi: わた (wata)
Example Words
綿
わた (wata)
Cotton
木綿
もめん (momen)
Cotton cloth
綿布
めんぷ (menpu)
Cotton fabric
綿毛
わたげ (watage)
Down, Fluff
Example Sentence
綿の シャツは 着心地が 良いです。
わたの シャツは きごこちが いいです。
wata no shatsu wa kigokochi ga ii desu
Cotton shirts are comfortable to wear.