綿
わた
wata
JLPT N214 strokesKanjiLevel 73 - JLPT N2

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わた/ wataonめん/ men

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 綿 represents 'COTTON'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of cotton.

Reading ·

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

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