JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
絹 — silk
- Reading
- ケン・きぬ
- Meaning
- silk
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
絹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・きぬ and it means silk. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
絹 appears in everyday japanese words such as 絹 (silk).
Japanese words containing 絹
Frequently asked questions
What does 絹 mean in Japanese?
絹 means silk in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 絹 read?
絹 is read ケン・きぬ. Reading it inside real words — 絹 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 絹 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 絹 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 絹 in a word?
A common word containing 絹 is 絹 (きぬ) — "silk". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 絹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 絹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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