English–Japanese

“fabric” in Japanese

Japanese

Also織物 (orimono)

Pronunciation

Romajikiji

Example

この生地は柔らかいです。ko no ki ji wa yawa ra ka i de su

This fabric is soft.

Illustration for 生地 (fabric)

How to say “fabric” in Japanese

“Fabric” in Japanese is 生地 (kiji).

Refers to the underlying material or substance and the feel it has, whether it is woven cloth, unbaked dough, or a material's texture.

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

Example sentences with 生地

夏は生地の薄い服を選びます。natsu wa ki ji no usu i fuku o era bi ma su

In summer, I choose clothes made of thin fabric.

Tips for using 生地

  • In cooking, 生地 (kiji) covers both dough and batter, while English distinguishes the two by consistency.

Other Japanese words for “fabric”

この織物はとても丈夫です。ko no ori mono wa to te mo jō bu de su

This fabric is very durable.

“fabric” in other languages