English–Japanese
“brocade” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinishiki
Example
この着物は錦で仕立てられています。ko no ki mono wa nishiki de shi ta te ra re te i ma su
This kimono is made of brocade.
How to say “brocade” in Japanese
“Brocade” in Japanese is 錦 (nishiki).
Refers to a richly patterned fabric whose design is woven into its surface rather than printed or painted.
Example sentences with 錦
祝いの席で、祖母から贈られた錦の帯を締めました。iwa i no seki de so bo ka ra oku ra re ta nishiki no obi o shi me ma shi ta
At the celebration, I put on the brocade obi my grandmother gave me.
Tips for using 錦
- English product descriptions use brocade for furniture upholstery as well as clothing, so the material term is not limited to garments.