KANJI
繭
cocoon
chrysalis
Kun'yomi
まゆ
On'yomi
けん
Example sentences
養蚕農家は良質な繭を生産するために、細心の注意を払う。
Sericulture farmers pay close attention to produce high-quality cocoons.
蝶が繭から出て、新しい世界へと飛び立った。
A butterfly emerged from its cocoon and flew off into a new world.
彼は自分だけの繭に閉じこもり、外界との接触を避けていた。
He confined himself in his own cocoon, avoiding contact with the outside world.
Practice exercises
1
繭
Answer
まゆ
2
繭
Answer
cocoon
3
繭玉
cocoon ball; decorative silk cocoon
Answer
まゆだま
4
繭衣
silk garment; silk robe (lit. 'cocoon robe')
Answer
まゆごろも
5
繭籠り
staying shut in (like a cocoon); seclusion
Answer
まゆごもり
6
繭層
cocoon layer
Answer
まゆそう