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JLPT N1 Advanced

絹

The traditional term for silk fabric or fiber.

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シルク katakana equivalent
Noun

Silk

Refers to the natural fiber produced by silkworms, traditionally prized for its sheen and soft texture.

Example

A この シャツ 、 素材 は 何 です か ?
B 絹 100 パーセント です 。

[A:] What material is this shirt? [B:] It's 100% silk.

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絹
きぬ
The traditional term for silk fabric or fiber.
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