Meaning

Primary

Spinning

Alternative

Yarn Spinning

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Spinning exploits sheep, but you keep spinning anyway because you're cold and you need the sweater you're making.

Reading

ぼうせき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

牽切紡績とは、化学繊維特有の紡績方法で、綿からの紡績ではありません。

Kensetsu bouseki is a spinning method particular to synthetic fibers not spun from cotton.

Kanji Composition