絹(きぬ)

きぬ
noun
silk
1. silk
A fine, soft fiber produced by silkworms, or fabric made from this fiber.
この着物(きもの)は絹(きぬ)でできている。
This kimono is made of silk.
絹(きぬ)は高(たか)い素材(そざい)です。
Silk is an expensive material.
絹(きぬ)の肌触(はだざわ)りがいい。
Silk feels nice to the touch.

絹(きぬ) refers to silk, the luxurious natural fiber produced by silkworms.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 絹(きぬ)の着物(きもの): silk kimono
  • 絹(きぬ)のような: silk-like, silky
  • 絹(きぬ)の肌触(はだざわ)り: silky texture

COMPOUNDS:

  • 絹糸(きぬいと): silk thread
  • 絹織物(きぬおりもの): silk fabric/textile
  • 生糸(きいと): raw silk
  • 絹豆腐(きぬどうふ): silken tofu (smooth variety)

CULTURE:
Japan has a long history of silk production (養蚕(ようさん)). Traditional Japanese clothing, especially formal 着物(きもの), often uses silk. The Tomioka Silk Mill (富岡製糸場(とみおかせいしじょう)) is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Added 2026.1.8 21:36 · Revised 2026.1.26 23:37
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