繊維
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Base noun form. Refers to materials like cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers used in making fabrics. Can be used in phrases like 『繊維産業』 (sen'i sangyou, 'textile industry').
Theme
User and their friend Yoshiko, a fashion design student, are browsing a fabric store in Tokyo, discussing materials for a new project.
繊維
せんい
fiber / textile
Everyday Life & SurvivalClothing
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'fiber' that's so fine and thin, like a thread. Think of 'sen-i' (繊維) as 'sen' (like 'sensitive' to touch) and 'i' (like 'e' in 'textile') — sensitive textile fibers!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『繊維』 (sen'i, 'fiber') is often discussed in contexts like fashion, textiles, and manufacturing. Traditional fabrics like 『着物』 (kimono, 'kimono') use natural fibers such as silk and cotton, highlighting the importance of fiber quality in Japanese culture.
Forms
Base: 繊維Base noun form. Refers to materials like cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers used in making fabrics. Can be used in phrases like 『繊維産業』 (sen'i sangyou, 'textile industry').