まゆ
mayu
JLPT N118 strokesKanjiLevel 97 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

繭 is the kanji for "Cocoon". A common reading is まゆ (mayu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Cocoon

Readings

kunまゆ/ mayukunきぬ/ kinuonけん/ ken

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

「繭」は「けん」と読みます。

「繭」は「けん」とよみます。

The kanji "繭" is read "けん".

この漢字はJLPT N1でよく出ます。

This kanji often appears at JLPT N1.

Vocabulary using 繭

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