linen, cloth, spread, distribute

About this kanji

The kanji 布 primarily means "cloth" or "linen," and it is used as a noun. You may encounter it in compounds like 布施 (ふせ), which means "alms-giving," referring to the practice of giving to those in need. Another common example is 麻布 (あさぬの), meaning "hemp cloth," highlighting a specific type of fabric. Additionally, 公布 (こうふ) translates to "official proclamation," indicating something being officially announced. It's important to note that when using 布 in everyday conversation, it often relates to textiles or materials. Understanding this kanji can help you navigate discussions about clothing, fabric, or even charitable practices in Japanese culture.

Example sentences

• 新しい布でドレスを作った。

  I made a dress from new fabric.

Meanings across languages

English

linen, cloth, spread, distribute

Tiếng Việt

lụa, vải, trải, phân phát

日本語

布, 布地, 広げる, 配布する

한국어

리넨, 직물, 펼치다, 배포하다

中文

亚麻, 布料, 铺开, 分发

id

kanvas

th

ผ้าลินิน

es

lino

fr

lin

de

Leinen

pt

linho

Common compounds

• 布施ふせalms-giving, charity, offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.)
• 麻布あさぬのhemp cloth, linen
• 公布こうふofficial proclamation, announcement, promulgation (e.g. of regulations)
• 財布さいふwallet, purse, coin purse
• 散布さんぷdissemination, scattering, sprinkling
• 若布わかめwakame (species of edible brown seaweed, Undaria pinnatifida)
• 配布はいふdistribution
• 布巾ふきんdish towel, tea towel, dishcloth

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