What does kanji 絣 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 絣 is splashed pattern (on cloth).

How is kanji 絣 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 絣 are かすり; the onyomi readings are ホウ.

Example words that use kanji 絣 include 絣, 紺絣, 白絣, 矢飛白.

Kanken 1

絣

Meaning

splashed pattern (on cloth)

Stroke Order

4 common entries

Showing 4 of 4 entries that include this kanji.

かすり

splash pattern (e.g. on a kimono)

こんがすり

dark blue cloth with white splash patterns

しろがすり

white cloth or kimono with black or indigo splash patterns

やがすり

pattern resembling that of arrow feathers

5 reference sentences

祖母は青い絣の着物を大切にしている。

My grandmother treasures her blue kasuri-patterned kimono.

この村は絣の織物で知られている。

This village is known for its kasuri textiles.

彼女は絣の模様が入った帯を選んだ。

She chose an obi with a kasuri pattern.

遠くから見ると、その絣は霞んだように見える。

From a distance, that fabric pattern looks slightly blurred.

職人は細かな絣を織るのに何日もかけた。

The artisan spent days weaving the fine kasuri pattern.