English–Japanese
“silk” in Japanese
How to say “silk” in Japanese
“Silk” in Japanese is 絹 (kinu).
Refers to the smooth fiber and fabric made from silkworm cocoons, often valued for its light feel and sheen.
Example sentences with 絹
母は絹の着物を大切にしています。haha wa kinu no ki mono o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su
My mother takes good care of her silk kimono.
Tips for using 絹
- The familiar English name Silk Road provides a memorable link to 絹 (kinu, "silk") through the material's role in long-distance trade.
Other Japanese words for “silk”
このシャツはシルクでできています。ko no sha tsu wa shi ru ku de de ki te i ma su
This shirt is made of silk.