English–Japanese

“cloth” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinuno

Example

この布は白いです。ko no nuno wa shiro i de su

This cloth is white.

Illustration for 布 (cloth)

How to say “cloth” in Japanese

“Cloth” in Japanese is 布 (nuno).

Describes a flexible material made by interlacing fibers that can serve as clothing, coverings, or other useful items.

Full entry for 布: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 布

この布は青いです。ko no nuno wa ao i de su

This cloth is blue.

この布で袋を作ります。ko no nuno de fukuro o tsuku ri ma su

I make a bag with this cloth.

Tips for using 布

  • English speakers often use "cloth" for both textile material and a piece used for a particular task, so Japanese 布 (nuno) can match either sense when context supplies the purpose.

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