絹
ケン, きぬ
silk
JLPT1 G6 S13 F1916
The relevant seal inscription form of
肙
# combines
肉
flesh + a round shape → reel (= unwind) the thread from the cocoon of a silkworm.
絹
adds
糸
thread → *silk* threads. Compare
繭
.
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