繭

まゆ

Meanings

1. Noun cocoon

Kanji

• 繭 cocoon. Read as まゆ.

Example sentences

• 蚕は繭を作る。
  Silkworms spin cocoons.

Common phrases

• 繭を作る

Words containing 繭

• 繭玉 (まゆだま) New Year's decoration with cocoon-shaped cakes
• 二つ繭 (ふたつまゆ) double cocoon
• 繭をかける (まゆをかける) to spin a cocoon

And 8 more.

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