JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
綿 — cotton
- Reading
- メン・わた
- Meaning
- cotton
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
綿 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is メン・わた and it means cotton. 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.
綿 appears in everyday japanese words such as 綿 (cotton), 木綿 (cotton) and 木綿 (cotton).
Japanese words containing 綿
Frequently asked questions
What does 綿 mean in Japanese?
綿 means cotton in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 綿 read?
綿 is read メン・わた. Reading it inside real words — 綿 and 木綿 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 綿 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 綿 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 綿 in a word?
A common word containing 綿 is 綿 (わた) — "cotton". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 綿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 綿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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