English–Japanese
“pattern” in Japanese
How to say “pattern” in Japanese
“Pattern” in Japanese is 模様 (moyō).
Describes an arranged visual form of colors, shapes, or lines that appears on a surface.
Example sentences with 模様
この服には花の模様があります。ko no fuku ni wa hana no mo yō ga a ri ma su
This shirt has a flower pattern.
私は花の模様が入ったバッグを選びました。watashi wa hana no mo yō ga hai tta ba ggu o era bi ma shi ta
I chose a bag with a floral pattern.
Tips for using 模様
- In everyday Japanese, 模様 (moyō) can also describe how events are unfolding, as in 会議の模様 (kaigi no moyō), "how the meeting is going," which extends the idea of an observable appearance.
Other Japanese words for “pattern”
この柄が好きです。ko no gara ga su ki de su
I like this pattern.
このパターンを覚えてください。ko no pa tā n o obo e te ku da sa i
Please remember this pattern.