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What is the Kanji for 'Towel'? | 巾

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Towel', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Towel' is 巾.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Towel

    Reading

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1564

    Handwriting

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 15 other kanji:

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    Meaning

    City, Market

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decorate

    kanji

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    Meaning

    Usual, Normal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Width

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belt, Wear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Curtain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Notebook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sail

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hat, Headgear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Money, Cash

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 巾 mean?

巾 means 'Towel'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.