fine thread, Burma
緬 centers on fine thread, and by extension the country Burma (Myanmar), likely from a phonetic loan or historical association with silk routes.
緬 combines 糸 (thread) with 面, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to the idea of fine or delicate thread. The Burma meaning is a phonetic loan.
The left side is thread 糸, and the right side is face 面. Imagine a face so delicate it looks like it's made of fine thread.
For メン, picture a man weaving fine thread: man -> メン, and his face is reflected in the delicate fabric.
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(silk) crepe; crape
mousseline de laine; mousseline; light woollen fabric
(high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
Thai-Burma Railway
type of crêpe; gauze crêpe
crimson crepe (fabric)
Myanmar; Burma
Burma
dried young sardines
Anglo-Burmese Wars (1823-1826, 1852-1853, 1885-1887)
visit to Myanmar; visit to Burma
silk crepe