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絹
絹 (readings: けん, きぬ; Japanese kanji) means “silk”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 絹糸 (silk thread).
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この着物は絹でできている。
このきものはきぬでできている。This kimono is made of silk.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 絹 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | silk |
| Readings | けん, きぬ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 絹糸 (silk thread) |
How to read 絹
絹 is read けん or きぬ depending on the word.
Words with 絹
- 絹糸sợi tơ
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Updated: 2026-08-09