slender, fine, thin kimono

About this kanji

The kanji 繊 (sen) primarily means "slender" or "fine," often used in contexts related to textiles and delicate materials. It functions as a noun, but it appears in various compound words. For example, 繊維 (せんい) means "fiber," which refers to the thin strands used in fabrics. Another common compound is 繊細 (せんさい), meaning "delicate" or "dainty," typically describing something that is finely detailed. Additionally, 化繊 (かせん) refers to "synthetic fiber," highlighting materials made through chemical processes. A useful note is that this kanji often describes materials that are not only thin but also possess an element of softness or delicacy.

Example sentences

• 繊細な感覚を大切に。

  Cherish your delicate senses.

Meanings across languages

English

slender, fine, thin kimono

Tiếng Việt

mảnh, tinh tế, kimono mỏng

日本語

繊細, 細い, 薄い着物

한국어

가느다란, 세밀한, 얇은 기모노

中文

纤细, 细, 薄和服

id

tipis

th

บาง

es

delgado

fr

fin

de

dünn

pt

fino

Common compounds

• 繊維せんいfibre, fiber
• 化繊かせんsynthetic fiber, synthetic fibre, chemical fiber
• 繊細せんさいdainty, delicate (e.g. fingers), fine
• 合繊ごうせんsynthetic fiber, synthetic fibre
• 化学繊維かがくせんいsynthetic fiber, synthetic fibre, chemical fiber
• 合成繊維ごうせいせんいsynthetic fibre, synthetic fiber
• 繊毛せんもうcilium, cilia, fine hairs
• 繊手せんしゅslender hand