English–Japanese
“wrinkle” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishiwa
Example
額にしわがあります。gaku ni shi wa ga a ri ma su
There is a wrinkle on my forehead.
How to say “wrinkle” in Japanese
“Wrinkle” in Japanese is しわ (shiwa).
Describes a narrow line or fold that appears on a surface when it is no longer smooth.
Example sentences with しわ
紙のしわを丁寧に伸ばしてから、ノートに貼ります。kami no shi wa o tei nei ni no ba shi te ka ra nō to ni ha ri ma su
I carefully smooth out the wrinkles in the paper before attaching it to my notebook.
Tips for using しわ
- English speakers often use wrinkle for lines in skin and crease for a sharper fold in fabric or paper, while しわ (shiwa) can cover both.