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絹
Silk
きぬ (kinu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Japan has produced high-quality silk for centuries. During the Meiji period, raw silk became one of Japan's most valuable exports to the world.
Memory Trick
Imagine touching a SOFT SILK scarf that feels incredibly smooth. That luxurious fabric is 絹.
Readings
Onyomi: ケン (ken)
Kunyomi: きぬ (kinu)
Example Words
絹
きぬ (kinu)
Silk
絹糸
きぬいと (kinuito)
Silk thread
絹織物
きぬおりもの (kinuorimono)
Silk fabric
生糸
きいと (kiito)
Raw silk
Example Sentence
この 着物は 絹で できています。
この きものは きぬで できています。
kono kimono wa kinu de dekiteimasu
This kimono is made of silk.