English–Japanese

“knitting” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiamimono

Example

母は編み物が好きです。haha wa a mi mono ga su ki de su

My mother likes knitting.

Illustration for 編み物 (knitting)

How to say “knitting” in Japanese

“Knitting” in Japanese is 編み物 (amimono).

Describes making fabric or objects from yarn by joining loops, and can also name the knitted material that results.

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

Example sentences with 編み物

休日には編み物をして過ごします。kyū jitsu ni wa a mi mono o shi te su go shi ma su

I spend my days off knitting.

Tips for using 編み物

  • The English noun knitting can refer both to the activity and to fabric made through that activity, while crochet names a different loop-making method.

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