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On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
きぬ
kinu

silk

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1916
Radicalsilk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

=

thread + 肙

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and phonetic. Fine thread.

Symbolism

Silk fabric, silk, luxury. Represents silk.

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?

Yes. 絹 (silk) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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