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What does 巻 (まき, maki) mean?

巻 (まき, maki) means roll (e.g. of cloth).

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Readingまき
Romajimaki
Part of speechnoun
まき
maki

roll (e.g. of cloth)

  1. 1noun roll (e.g. of cloth)
  2. 2noun winding (e.g. watch)
  3. 3noun volume (of book)
  4. 4noun speeding up
  5. 5noun heel (of a Japanese sandal)

Also written: 巻き

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