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綿
綿 (readings: めん, わた; Japanese kanji) means “cotton”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 木綿 (cotton).
What does 綿 mean?
| Kanji | 綿 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cotton |
| Readings | めん, わた |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 綿
綿 is read めん or わた depending on the word.
Example words with 綿
| Example | 木綿 (cotton) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14