English–Japanese

“fiber” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisen'i

Example

天然の繊維は肌にやさしいです。ten nen no sen i wa hada ni ya sa shi i de su

Natural fibers are gentle on the skin.

Illustration for 繊維 (fiber)

How to say “fiber” in Japanese

“Fiber” in Japanese is 繊維 (sen'i).

A fiber is a thin, threadlike unit that forms part of a larger material and can be gathered or processed into fabric.

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

Example sentences with 繊維

衣類の素材には、肌触りのよい繊維を選びます。i rui no so zai ni wa hada zawa ri no yo i sen i o era bi ma su

For clothing, I choose fibers that feel soft against the skin.

Tips for using 繊維

  • In Japanese, 繊維 (sen'i) usually names a material strand, while 食物繊維 (shokumotsu sen'i) makes the dietary meaning explicit, even though English uses fiber for both.

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