Quick answer
布 is the kanji for "Cloth". The most common reading is ぬの (nuno). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Cloth
Also : Linen · Spread · Distribute
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 布 represents 'LINEN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of linen.
On-reading: ふ — remember this sound by associating it with linen. Kun-reading: ぬの.
Example Sentences
お盆の時期に、布施をお寺に持っていきました。
おぼんのじきに、ふせをおてらにもっていきました。
During the Obon period, I brought offerings to the temple.
分布図を見ると、この植物が日本全国に広がっているのがわかります。
ぶんぷずをみると、このしょくぶつがにほんぜんこくにひろがっているのがわかります。
Looking at the distribution map, you can see that this plant has spread throughout all of Japan.
Vocabulary using 布
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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