綿(めん)

めん
noun
cotton
1. cotton
The soft white fiber from cotton plants, or fabric made from it.
This garment is 100% cotton.
Cotton products are gentle on the skin.
綿製品 = cotton products
Cotton clothes are cool in summer.

USAGE: 綿(めん) refers to cotton as a material, commonly used for clothing and textiles.

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READING NOTE: When referring to raw cotton or cotton wadding, it can be read as わた. As a material for fabric, it's typically read as めん.

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