How to use 編む (あむ)

Meaning of 編む

The Japanese verb "編む" (あむ, amu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. to knit: Creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
    • Example: 彼女はセーターを編んでいる。
    • Translation: She is knitting a sweater.
  2. to braid: Creating a pattern by interweaving three or more strands of hair or other flexible material.
    • Example: 彼女は娘の髪を三つ編みにした。
    • Translation: She braided her daughter's hair.
  3. to compile: Gathering and organizing information or materials to create a comprehensive whole.
    • Example: 彼は詩集を編んだ。
    • Translation: He compiled a collection of poems.

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