Meaning

Primary

Wool

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A sheep's fur is wool.

Reading

ようもう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 羊毛のセーター

    wool sweater

    羊毛のじゅうたん

    wool rug

    羊毛の色

    the color of the wool

Context Sentences

クリスマスプレゼントに、羊毛のブランケットをもらいました。

I got a wool blanket as a Christmas present.

羊毛はふわふわです。

Wool is fluffy.

えっ、このブラ、羊毛で出来てるんですか?

What, this bra is made out of wool?

Kanji Composition