巾きん

noun

napkin; cloth

Refers to a piece of cloth used for wiping or covering, such as a napkin or small towel. Often used in compound words like 巾着 (きんちゃく, drawstring pouch) or 布巾 (ふきん, dishcloth).

• テーブルに巾きんを敷しいてから料りょう理りを並ならべた。

  I spread a cloth on the table before setting out the dishes.

• 布ふ巾きんで食しょっ器きを拭ふいてください。

  Please wipe the dishes with a dishcloth.