English–Japanese
“sleeve” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisode
Example
このシャツは袖が短いです。ko no sha tsu wa sode ga mijika i de su
This shirt has short sleeves.
How to say “sleeve” in Japanese
“Sleeve” in Japanese is 袖 (sode).
Refers to the section of clothing that surrounds or covers the arm.
Example sentences with 袖
料理を始める前に、袖をまくります。ryō ri o haji me ru mae ni sode o ma ku ri ma su
Before I start cooking, I roll up my sleeves.
Tips for using 袖
- In descriptions of 着物 (kimono, "traditional clothing"), 袖 (sode) can mean the broad hanging sleeve, not only a close-fitting modern sleeve.