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紬

On'yomi
チュウ
CHUU
Kun'yomi
つむぎ・つむ.ぐ
tsumugi / tsumugu

pongee (a knotted silk cloth)

beautiful

Details

Strokes11
Radical糸silk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and reason. Reason of thread.

Symbolism

Pongee, silk fabric, kimono. Represents pongee.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Weaving cloth

Component Breakdown

紬=
糹由

thread + 由

Similar Kanji

経11組11終11細11紹11累11紳11紺11

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 紬 mean in Japanese?

紬 means pongee (a knotted silk cloth).

How do you read 紬?

On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU). Kun'yomi: つむぎ、つむ.ぐ (tsumugi, tsumugu).

How many strokes does 紬 have?

紬 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 紬 a good kanji for a tattoo?

紬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pongee (a knotted silk cloth). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.