English–Japanese

“fur” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikegawa

Example

この帽子は毛皮でできています。ko no bō shi wa ke gawa de de ki te i ma su

This hat is made of fur.

Illustration for 毛皮 (fur)

How to say “fur” in Japanese

“Fur” in Japanese is 毛皮 (kegawa).

Describes an animal's hair-covered skin as a natural covering or as a material used for warmth and clothing.

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

Example sentences with 毛皮

冬には毛皮の手袋がよく使われます。fuyu ni wa ke gawa no te bukuro ga yo ku tsuka wa re ma su

Fur gloves are often used in winter.

Tips for using 毛皮

  • In Japanese clothing descriptions, 毛皮コート (kegawa kōto, "fur coat") denotes a garment made with fur, while 人工毛皮 (jinkō kegawa, "synthetic fur") marks a non-animal substitute.

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