also: まふ
noun
hemp cloth; linen
Refers to fabric made from hemp or flax; often used for traditional or rustic textiles.
麻布の着物は夏に涼しい。
Hemp cloth kimono are cool in summer.
このバッグは麻布でできている。
This bag is made of linen.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading あさぬの is the most common.
Alternate on'yomi reading; less common and may appear in formal or technical contexts.
Compound of 麻 (hemp) and 布 (cloth). The reading あさぬの is a kun'yomi compound, while まふ is the on'yomi reading.