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擬毛 (ぎもう, gimou) Japanese meaning: imitation wool | Kotomora

擬ぎ毛もう

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Meanings

1

imitation wool

Refers to synthetic or artificial wool, often used in textiles and clothing.

このセーターは擬ぎ毛もうでできている。
This sweater is made of imitation wool.

Kanji

擬mimic, aim (a gun) at, nominate
毛fur, hair, feather

Related words

合ごう成せい繊せん維い
合成繊維 is a broader term for synthetic fibers, while 擬毛 specifically refers to imitation wool.
羊よう毛もう
羊毛 is natural wool, whereas 擬毛 is artificial.

Etymology

Compound of 擬 (gi, 'imitation') and 毛 (mō, 'hair/wool'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning.