綿 kanji: meaning “cotton”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N214 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- cotton
- On'yomi
- メン
- Kun'yomi
- わた
Picture story to remember 綿
Soft white (白) cotton is spun into thread (糸) and woven into a cozy towel (巾).
How to write 綿: stroke order
綿 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 綿
- 綿密めんみつminute
- 石綿いしわたasbestos
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