English–Japanese

“yarn” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikeito

Example

母は毛糸で帽子を編みます。haha wa ke ito de bō shi o a mi ma su

My mother knits a hat with yarn.

Illustration for 毛糸 (yarn)

How to say “yarn” in Japanese

“Yarn” in Japanese is 毛糸 (keito).

毛糸 (keito) is thread formed by twisting wool fibers or similar materials into a strand used for handmade fabric.

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

Example sentences with 毛糸

この毛糸は洗濯すると縮みます。ko no ke ito wa sen taku su ru to chiji mi ma su

This yarn shrinks when it is washed.

Tips for using 毛糸

  • English uses yarn for both a strand of fiber and a lengthy tale, whereas 毛糸 (keito) stays tied to craft material.

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