Japanese word

シルク

Pronunciation

Romajishiruku

Meaning

  • nounsilk

Example

このシャツはシルクでできています。ko no sha tsu wa shi ru ku de de ki te i ma su

This shirt is made of silk.

Illustration for シルク (silk)

More examples

夏にはシルクのパジャマが快適です。natsu ni wa shi ru ku no pa ja ma ga kai teki de su

Silk pajamas are comfortable in summer.

Core concept

Refers to a fine, smooth material obtained from silkworm cocoons and valued for its soft feel and natural sheen.

Common phrases

  • シルクのドレスshi ru ku no do re su

    silk dress

  • シルクのスカーフshi ru ku no su kā fu

    silk scarf

  • シルク生地shi ru ku ki ji

    silk fabric

Similar words

絹kinu: The standard Japanese term for a fine, smooth material made from silkworm cocoons.

Definition in Japanese

蚕の繭から取った繊維や、それを織った光沢のある滑らかな布。kaiko no mayu ka ra to tta sen i ya so re o o tta kō taku no a ru name ra ka na nuno

Word origin

シルク (shiruku) entered Japanese from English silk, a word traced through Old English seoloc to Greek sērikon, "silk," referring to the fabric from silkworm cocoons.

Usage tips

  • The familiar compound Silk Road refers to the ancient trade routes that carried silk and other goods across Eurasia.

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