わた
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word わた
1
Word usually written using kana alone
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.)
Examples
我々は綿の代わりにピーナッツを植えた。
We planted peanuts instead of cotton.
2
batting; wadding; padding
Examples
茶碗を投げれば綿にて受けよ。
A soft answer is a specific cure of anger.
Kanji in this Word
綿
14 strokes
Frequency: 1495
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
cotton
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わた
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
う
棉
12 strokes
Meanings
cotton
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わた
草
9 strokes
Frequency: 967
JLPT N2
Grade 1
Meanings
grass
weeds
herbs
pasture
write
draft
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くさ
くさ-
-ぐさ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
そ
や
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