巾
KanjiJLPT N1
Towel
towel, hanging scroll, width, cloth radical (no. 50)
Mnemonic
A towel hanging from a stick.
Details
The keyword for 巾 is towel. This kanji depicts a piece of cloth hanging down, resembling a towel or a cloth draped over a rack. In its original usage, it referred to a square piece of fabric used for wrapping, wiping, or covering, much like a hand towel or kerchief. It broadly represents any small piece of cloth used for practical or decorative purposes.
- On'yomi
- きん、ふく
- Kun'yomi
- おお.い、ちきり、きれ