絹布|けんぷkenpu[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. nounsilk; silk cloth

• Synonym絹きぬNeutralThe everyday word for silk, covering both the fiber taken from cocoons and woven silk textiles; simpler and more common than 「絹布」.
• Synonym帛はくWrittenA rare, classical word for silk textiles, found in written or formal prose; not used in everyday speech.
• RelatedシルクNeutralLoanword for silk that stresses the feel of the fabric; very common in product names, and sounds more stylish than 「絹布」.
• Related絹地きぬじNeutralNeutral word for silk fabric; stresses the woven cloth as a material, including the plain silk used for Japanese-style painting. More material-oriented than 「絹布」.

For cloth woven from silk thread, 「絹布」 is the written/formal choice. In daily conversation say 「絹」; for fabric as a material say 「絹地」; for products and fashion, 「シルク」. 「帛」 is a rare classical written word.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 絹糸けんしで織おった布ぬの。