Quick answer
布 is the kanji for "Linen". A common reading is ぬの (nuno). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Linen
Also : Cloth · Spread · Distribute
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 布 represents 'LINEN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of linen.
On-reading: ふ — remember this sound by associating it with linen. Kun-reading: ぬの.
Example Sentences
お盆の時期に、布施をお寺に持っていきました。
おぼんのじきに、ふせをおてらにもっていきました。
During the Obon period, I brought offerings to the temple.
分布図を見ると、この植物が日本全国に広がっているのがわかります。
ぶんぷずをみると、このしょくぶつがにほんぜんこくにひろがっているのがわかります。
Looking at the distribution map, you can see that this plant has spread throughout all of Japan.
Vocabulary using 布
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