English–Japanese
“cotton” in Japanese
How to say “cotton” in Japanese
“Cotton” in Japanese is 綿 (men).
Refers to a soft plant fiber valued as a material for making breathable fabric and other products.
Example sentences with 綿
このシャツは綿でできています。ko no sha tsu wa men de de ki te i ma su
This shirt is made of cotton.
Tips for using 綿
- English clothing labels often use "100% cotton" to identify fabric made entirely from cotton, making the word common in shopping conversations.
Other Japanese words for “cotton”
ぬいぐるみにわたを入れます。nu i gu ru mi ni wa ta o i re ma su
I put cotton wool in the stuffed toy.
夏は木綿の服を着ます。natsu wa momen no fuku o ki ma su
I wear cotton clothes in summer.