KANJI
絹
silk
silk fabric, silk thread
Kun'yomi
きぬ
On'yomi
けん
Example sentences
このスカーフは純粋な絹でできており、肌触りがとても滑らかだ。
This scarf is made of pure silk, and its texture is very smooth.
昔は絹が大変な貴重品で、身分の高い人しか着られなかった。
In ancient times, silk was a very valuable commodity, and only people of high status could wear it.
彼女の髪は絹のように艶があり、美しい輝きを放っていた。
Her hair had a silky luster and emitted a beautiful shine.
Practice exercises
1
絹本
silk painting / silk scroll
Answer
けんぽん
2
絹織物
silk fabric / silk textile
Answer
きぬおりもの
3
絹擦
rustling sound of silk
Answer
きぬずれ
4
絹
Answer
きぬけん
5
絹
Answer
silk
6
純絹
pure silk
Answer
じゅんけん