Kanji for "Silk"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "silk". The most popular choice is shown first.
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silk
Reading: ken
13 strokes · beautiful
Related kanji for "silk"
羅19 strokes綸14 strokes
thin silk(also: gauze, Rome, arrange)
ra · beautiful, wisdom
silk cloth(also: thread)
rin · beautiful, wisdom
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for silk?
The most common kanji for "silk" is 絹, read as ken. It means silk. Related kanji: 羅 (thin silk), 綸 (silk cloth).
How many strokes does 絹 have?
絹 has 13 strokes.