錦

にしき · nishiki

JLPT N1

Meaning

brocade; a rich fabric, typically silk, woven with a raised pattern, often with gold or silver thread; something beautiful and luxurious

Examples

• 彼女は美しい<b>錦</b>の着物を着ていた。 — She was wearing a beautiful brocade kimono.
• 故郷に<b>錦</b>を飾る。 — To return home in glory (literally: to decorate one's hometown with brocade).
• この寺には貴重な<b>錦</b>の掛け軸が保存されている。 — A precious brocade hanging scroll is preserved in this temple.