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綿
On'yomi
メン
MEN
Kun'yomi
わた
wata
cotton
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and silk. Silk thread.
Symbolism
Cotton, cotton cloth, thorough. Represents cotton.
Component Breakdown
綿=
糹帛
thread + 帛
Words & Expressions
Words written with 綿
綿布めんぷcotton cloth
木綿もめんred silk-cotton tree
Four-Character Compounds
情緒纏綿
じょうしょてんめん
tender sentiments; being overcome with emotions; having a tender feeling (for a person)
縷々綿々
るるめんめん
going on and on in tedious detail
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 綿 mean in Japanese?
綿 means cotton.
How do you read 綿?
On'yomi: メン (MEN). Kun'yomi: わた (wata).
How many strokes does 綿 have?
綿 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 綿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
綿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cotton. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.