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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and phonetic. Fine thread.
Symbolism
Silk fabric, silk, luxury. Represents silk.
Component Breakdown
絹=
糹肙
thread + 肙
Words & Expressions
Words written with 絹
絹糸きぬいとcorn silk
絹布けんぷsilk cloth
絹織物きぬおりものsilk goods
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 絹 mean in Japanese?
絹 means silk.
How do you read 絹?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: きぬ (kinu).
How many strokes does 絹 have?
絹 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 絹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
絹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means silk. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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