繊維
Reading: せんい
Meaning: fiber, fibre (fine thread-like material from plants, animals, or synthetic sources)
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Example Sentence
この 服 は 天然 繊維 で 作られている
This clothing is made from natural fibers.
Usage Notes
Refers to fine thread-like substances that form textiles, paper, and other materials. Can be natural (cotton, wool, silk) or synthetic. Also used for 'dietary fiber' (食物繊維). In medical contexts, 'fiber' is often written as 線維 instead.
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