English–Japanese

“sewing machine” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimishin

Example

ミシンで服を縫います。mi shi n de fuku o nu i ma su

I sew clothes with a sewing machine.

Illustration for ミシン (sewing machine)

How to say “sewing machine” in Japanese

“Sewing machine” in Japanese is ミシン (mishin).

Refers to a device that joins pieces of fabric by forming a line of stitches with thread.

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

Example sentences with ミシン

母は古いミシンを大切に使っています。haha wa furu i mi shi n o tai setsu ni tsuka tte i ma su

My mother takes good care of her old sewing machine.

Tips for using ミシン

  • In Japanese, ミシン (mishin) usually means a sewing machine, while 機械 (kikai, "machine") is the broader word for a machine.

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