English–Japanese

“knitwear” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinitto

Example

冬はニットをよく着ます。fuyu wa ni tto o yo ku ki ma su

I often wear knitwear in winter.

Illustration for ニット (knitwear)

How to say “knitwear” in Japanese

“Knitwear” in Japanese is ニット (nitto).

Refers to material or garments made when yarn is joined in connected loops, allowing the fabric to stretch.

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

Example sentences with ニット

旅行するときは、薄手のニットを一枚持っていきます。ryo kō su ru to ki wa usu de no ni tto o ichi mai mo tte i ki ma su

I bring one lightweight piece of knitwear when I travel.

Tips for using ニット

  • English uses knitwear for knitted clothes collectively, so a sweater can be called knitwear even when the word does not name one specific garment.

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