Quick answer
綿 is the kanji for "Cotton". The most common reading is わた (wata). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Cotton
Also : Wadding · Cotton fiber
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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
14 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 綿 represents 'COTTON'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of cotton.
On-reading: めん — remember this sound by associating it with cotton. Kun-reading: わた.
Example Sentences
綿100%のシャツは、肌触りが柔らかくて気持ちいいです。
めん100%のしゃつは、はだざわりがやわらかくてきもちいいです。
A 100% cotton shirt has a soft feel and is comfortable.
綿密な計画を立てることで、失敗のリスクを最小限に抑えられます。
めんみつなけいかくをたてることで、しっぱいのりすくをさいしょうげんにおさえられます。
By making a meticulous plan, you can minimize the risk of failure.
Vocabulary using 綿
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 Jul 22, 2026
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