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“stripe” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishima

Example

この魚には白い縞があります。ko no sakana ni wa shiro i shima ga a ri ma su

This fish has white stripes.

Illustration for 縞 (stripe)

How to say “stripe” in Japanese

“Stripe” in Japanese is 縞 (shima).

Describes a distinct band that stands out from the surrounding surface and may extend in a continuous line.

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

Example sentences with 縞

このシャツは細い縞が特徴です。ko no sha tsu wa hoso i shima ga toku chō de su

This shirt is known for its thin stripes.

Tips for using 縞

  • The noun 縞 (shima) can describe woven designs, animal markings, and bands on objects, so it focuses on the visible pattern rather than the material carrying it.

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