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.

Learn 編む from Animes

Dialogue

(ハリス) 最近 この病院に出入りして いる よそ者を見なかったか?
(Harris) Have you seen any strangers coming in and out of this hospital lately?

特徴は…
The features are...

どうした? 両手を上げろ!
What's the matter? Put your hands up!

👉👉赤いコートで 金髪の三つ編みの… チビ
Wearing a red coat and having blonde braided hair... a shorty.

Dialogue

(ダリウス) 世話になったな 先生
(Darius) Thanks for everything, Doc.

礼はいいから 早く行きなさい
No need for formalities, just hurry up and go.

これ以上の面倒はごめんだよ
I don't want any more trouble.

👉👉(エドワード)赤コート 三つ編みで捜索さ れてんのか…
(Edward) Being searched for in a red coat and braids, huh...

しばらくこの格好でいるのが よさそうだな
It seems best to stay in this outfit for a while.