“Cloth” or “Napkin” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “巾”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “巾” means “Width”, “Gap” or “Towel” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “巾”

Jouyou Kanji “巾” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
3 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
きん(kin) |
| Kun-Yomi |
はば(haba) |
| きれ(kire) |
| ふきん(fukin) |
| Meanings |
Dishcloth, Duster, A piece of cloth |
| Hood of cloth |
| Cover, Wrap |
| Cloth |
| Width |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “巾”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 巾冠(きんかん-ki n ka n) |
① Ceremonial crown for a person who become an adult, ② To become an adult |
| 巾車(きんしゃ-ki n sha) |
Cover decorated wagon |
| 巾箱(きんそう-ki n so u) |
Small box covered with cloth |
| 巾着(きんちゃく-ki n cha ku) |
Purse, Pouch, A kind of bag made of cloth or leather |
| 大巾 or 大幅(おおはば-o o ha ba) |
① Big, Large, Drastic, Substantial, Major, ② Full-width, Double width |
| 金巾(かなきん-ka na ki n) |
Unbleached muslin, Calico, White shirtings |
| 小巾(こぎん-ko gi n) |
Short working clothes, Waist-length single-clothed working clothes |
| 頭巾(ずきん-zu ki n) |
Hood, Headgear (esp. one made of cloth), Kerchief, Cap, Skullcap |
| 雑巾(ぞうきん-zo u ki n) |
Dust-cloth, Floor-cloth, Cloth for wiping off dirt |
| 脛巾(はばき-ha ba ki) |
Cloth wrapped around the shin, Leggings, Gaiters |
| 肩巾(ひれ-hi re) |
Shawl, A piece of cloth that girls wear around their necks and hanging down from their shoulders |
| 布巾(ふきん-fu ki n) |
Dishcloth, Teatowel |
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