English–Japanese
“braid” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiamu
Example
私は毎朝、髪を編みます。watashi wa mai asa kami o a mi ma su
I braid my hair every morning.
How to say “braid” in Japanese
“Braid” in Japanese is 編む (amu).
It centers on crossing strands or loops together so they form one connected structure, covering braiding hair, knitting yarn, and weaving cloth.
Example sentences with 編む
発表会の前に、妹の髪を編みました。hap pyō kai no mae ni imōto no kami o a mi ma shi ta
I braided my sister's hair before her recital.
Tips for using 編む
- English speakers often reserve braid for strands crossed into a strip, while knit usually forms loops and weave passes threads over and under each other.