Translation and Meaning of: 毛 - ke
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 毛 (ke) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ke
Kana: け
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: hair; for the
Meaning in English: hair;fur
Definition: Fibrous part that covers the surface of the body of animals and humans.
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Explanation and Etymology - (毛) ke
The Japanese word 「毛」 (ke) has an interesting origin from both an etymological and cultural perspective. The kanji 「毛」 represents the concept of "hair" or "fur," and its shape is inspired by the stylized drawing of strands of hair or fur coming from a head, which traces back to ancient Chinese ideograms from which this kanji derives. The radical of the kanji 「毛」 also refers to things related to hair or fur, playing a central role in other words with meanings associated with animal fur or natural fibers.
In the Japanese language, 「毛」 (ke) is used in various contexts, ranging from body hair to references to fabrics and textures. You can see this word being used to describe specific types of hair, such as 「髪の毛」 (kami no ke), which means "strand of hair," or 「羊毛」 (yōmō), which means "wool." The versatility of the word highlights the richness of the Japanese language in describing different types of fibers and textures.
The cultural origin of the use of 「毛」 encompasses traditional practices and everyday life in Japan. In various ceremonies and festivals, the Japanese have historically made use of clothing made from natural materials, especially in regions where the climate demands specific garments for winter. Wool, for example, has acquired a significant role in the art of clothing, standing out not only for its functionality but also for its cultural connection to nature and the available resources. Therefore, 「毛」 is not just a functional word within the Japanese vocabulary, but also an element that connects gestures and practices to cultural roots.
Synonyms and similar words
- 毛髪 (Mohatsu) - human hair
- 毛鬚 (Mōsuke) - beard (facial hair)
- 毛皮 (Mōka) - animal skin (fur)
- 毛細血管 (Mōsaiketsukan) - capillaries (thin blood vessels)
- 毛布 (Mōfu) - blanket (fur artifact)
- 毛糸 (Mōito) - wool yarn (used for knitting)
- 毛玉 (Mōdama) - lint ball (formed in fabrics)
- 毛羽立つ (Mōbatatsu) - loose threads (on a surface or fabric)
- 毛深い (Mōbukai) - hairy (with a lot of fur)
- 毛並み (Mōnami) - hair quality (hair texture)
- 毛染め (Mōzame) - fur coloring (e.g., hair, animal fur)
- 毛刈り (Mōgari) - shearing (haircut, like sheep)
- 毛抜き (Mōnuki) - tweezers (for removing hair)
- 毛布団 (Mōfuton) - duvet (quilted blanket)
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: け ke
How to Write in Japanese - (毛) ke
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (毛) ke:
Example Sentences - (毛) ke
Below are some example sentences:
Yōmō wa atatakakute yawarakai desu
Wool is warm and soft.
Wool is warm and soft.
- 羊毛 (yōmō) - wool
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 暖かくて (atatakakute) - hot and
- 柔らかい (yawarakai) - macia
- です (desu) - verb to be/estar
Ke wa watashi no fuku ni tsuite imasu
There are hair on my clothes.
The hair is in my clothes.
- 毛 - hair
- は - topic particle
- 私 - I
- の - possessive particle
- 服 - clothing
- に - target particle
- ついています - is stuck
Keito de tebukuro wo amimashita
I knit mittens from wool yarn.
I knit mittens from wool.
- 毛糸 - wool yarn
- で - particle that indicates the means or instrument used
- 手袋 - gloves
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 編みました - verb "háeru", meaning "to knit", in the affirmative past tense
Kōtaku no aru kaminoke ga utsukushīdesu
The shiny hair is beautiful.
- 光沢 - shine
- の - possession particle
- ある - exist
- 髪の毛 - hair
- が - subject particle
- 美しい - pretty
- です - ser/estar (polite form)
Kanojo no kaminoke wa tareru
Her hair was falling.
Her hair was hanging.
- 彼女 - Ela
- の - Possession particle
- 髪の毛 - Hair
- は - Topic particle
- 垂れていた - It was hanging
Mouhi wa doubutsu no kawa de tsukurareta mono desu
The fur is made from animal skin.
- 毛皮 - a word that means "animal skin with hair".
- は - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "毛皮".
- 動物 - a word that means "animal".
- の - possession particle indicating that the skin is "the animal's".
- 皮 - a word that means "skin".
- で - particle that indicates the means by which something is made, in this case, "made of".
- 作られた - verb "作る" in the past tense, which means "done".
- もの - a word that means "thing".
- です - verb "to be" in polite form.
Moufu de atatakaku nemuritai desu
I want to sleep warm with a blanket.
I want to sleep warmly with a blanket.
- 毛布 (moufu) - wool blanket
- で (de) - particle indicating means or tool used
- 暖かく (atatakaku) - hot or heated
- 眠りたい (nemuritai) - want to sleep
- です (desu) - polite way to end a sentence
Neko ga ke wo kaku
The cat is scratching itself.
Cats scratch their hair.
- 猫 - cat
- が - subject particle
- 毛 - hair
- を - direct object particle
- 掻く - scratch
Watashi wa keito de seetaa o amu no ga suki desu
I like to knit sweaters with wool.
I like to knit a sweater with wool.
- 私 - personal pronoun "I"
- は - topic particle
- 毛糸 - noun "wool"
- で - instrument particle
- セーター - noun "sweater"
- を - direct object particle
- 編む - verb "to knit"
- の - substantivization particle
- が - subject particle
- 好き - adjective "like"
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense
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