Quick answer
綿 is the kanji for "Cotton". A common reading is わた (wata). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Cotton
Also : Wadding · Cotton fiber
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
Learn 綿 with Spaced Repetition
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