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羽二重 (はぶたえ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Meanings 1
noun
habutae silk ; fine Japanese silk
A smooth, lightweight, plain-weave silk fabric traditionally used for kimono linings, calligraphy cloth, and high-quality accessories.
Written forms 羽は 二ぶた 重え Usage 91%
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional silk fabric.
はぶたえ Usage 9%
Kana spelling is sometimes used in explanatory or learner contexts.
Kanji 羽 feathers, counter for birds, rabbits は
、
羽は
二ぶた
重え
の
布ぬの
が
適てき
し
て
いる
と
言い
わ
れる
。
Habutae cloth is said to be suitable for calligraphy practice.
two, two radical (no. 7)
重 heavy, important, esteem Similar words 絹きぬ 絹 is the general term for silk, while 羽二重 refers specifically to a plain-weave habutae silk fabric.
縮ちり 緬めん 縮緬 is a crepe silk with a textured surface, whereas 羽二重 is smooth and flat.
Etymology The name 羽二重 literally means 'feather double layer', possibly referring to the fabric's light, smooth texture. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.
