Quick answer
編 is the kanji for "Knit / Plait / Braid". A common reading is あ.む (amu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Knit / Plait / Braid
Also : Knit · Plait · Braid · Twist · Editing · Compilation
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 編 represents 'COMPILATION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of compilation.
On-reading: へん — remember this sound by associating it with compilation. Kun-reading: あ.む.
Example Sentences
この小説の続編はいつ出るのかと楽しみにしています。
このしょうせつのぞくへんはいつでるのかとたのしみにしています。
I'm looking forward to when the sequel to this novel will come out.
編み物を習い始めて、マフラーを作りました。
あみものをならいはじめて、まふらーをつくりました。
After starting to learn knitting, I made a scarf.
Vocabulary using 編
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