What is the Kanji for "Cloth" and "Linen"?

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for "Cloth" and "Linen", you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for "Cloth" and "Linen" is "布".

This kanji has 2 readings:

Its kunyomi reading is "Nuno".

Its onyomi reading is "Fu".

kunyomi readings are based on the pronunciation of native Japanese words, and onyomi readings are based on the Chinese pronunciation of the character.

Now, let's make sure you understand this kanji the other way around too.

What does the kanji "布" mean in japanese?

"布" means "Cloth" and "Linen".

Japanese School Students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while foreigners may learn this kanji in preparation for the JLPT N2 exam.

Here are some words that use this kanji:

毛布: "Blanket". The Japanese noun '毛布 (もうふ)' refers to a blanket or quilt. Blankets are commonly used for warmth, comfort and sleep. They are usually made of soft, insulating materials like wool, cotton or synthetic fibers. For example: The blanket kept me warm - (毛布が私を暖かく保ってくれた). Please pass me that blanket - (その毛布を私にくださいませんか).

布団: "Futon". The Japanese noun '布団 (ふとん)' refers to a traditional Japanese bedding system consisting of a thick mattress and quilted covers. Futons are often used on the floor and can be folded up and stored when not in use. They are a common sleeping arrangement in Japanese homes. For example: I sleep on a futon - (私はふとんで寝る). My futon is very comfortable - (私のふとんはとても快適だ).

分布: "Distribution". The Japanese noun '分布 (ぶんぷ)' means 'distribution'. This word refers to the way in which something is spread out over an area or divided up among a set of people or things. It can be used to describe the spatial, statistical, or conceptual arrangement of various elements. For example: The distribution of wealth in the country is unequal - (その国の富の分布は不平等である). The distribution of the population across the region is uneven - (その地域の人口分布は均一ではない).

布: "Cloth". The noun '布 (ぬの)' refers to a piece of fabric or material woven from threads. Cloth can be made from various materials such as cotton, wool, silk, or synthetic fibers, and is used for a wide range of applications, from clothing and furnishings to industrial uses. For example: The fabric is durable - (その布は丈夫だ). I need to buy some cloth to make a new shirt - (新しいシャツを作るために布が必要だ).

座布団: "Cushion". The Japanese noun '座布団 (ざぶとん)' refers to a thick, flat cushion used for sitting on the floor. It is a traditional Japanese furniture item commonly found in tatami mat rooms. 座布団 are often square or rectangular in shape and filled with materials like cotton or wool. They provide comfort and support when sitting on the floor in the Japanese style. For example: Please sit on the cushion - (座布団に座ってください). The family sat on the cushions around the low table - (家族は低い台の周りの座布団に座った).

財布: "Wallet". The Japanese noun '財布 (さいふ)' refers to a small case or pouch, typically made of leather or fabric, that is used to carry money, credit cards, and other small items. It is an essential everyday item that people carry with them. For example: I lost my wallet - (財布を無くしました). My new wallet is very nice - (新しい財布がとてもきれいです).

To make really sure you learn this Kanji, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this kanji.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The hiragana "ふ" is read as "fu". The hiragana "ぬ" is read as "nu". And The hiragana "の" is read as "no".

Heres a quick tutorial on how to use it. You'll be asked three type of questions: meaning, reading, and writing.

For meanings questions all you have to do is type the english meaning. If there is more than one meaning, you have to include them all in your answer separating them by commas (,).

For Reading questions you have to type the reading in romaji (roman letters, our normal alphabet) and it'll be automatically converted to hiragana if necessary. If there is more than one reading, you have to include them all in your answer separating them by commas (,).

For Writing questions some options will appear and all you have to do is select the correct ones.