English–Japanese
“embroidery” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishishū
Example
このシャツにはきれいな刺繍があります。ko no sha tsu ni wa ki re i na shi shū ga a ri ma su
This shirt has beautiful embroidery.
How to say “embroidery” in Japanese
“Embroidery” in Japanese is 刺繍 (shishū).
Describes thread worked into fabric so that it adds a pattern, picture, or words to the surface.
Example sentences with 刺繍
母は祖母のためにハンカチに刺繍をしています。haha wa so bo no ta me ni ha n ka chi ni shi shū o shi te i ma su
My mother is embroidering a handkerchief for my grandmother.
Tips for using 刺繍
- English usually treats embroidery as an uncountable activity or material, while an embroidery can refer to a particular embroidered piece.