Japanese word

デニム

Pronunciation

Romajidenimu

Meaning

  • noundenim

Example

デニムの服をよく着ます。de ni mu no fuku o yo ku ki ma su

I often wear denim clothing.

Illustration for デニム (denim)

More examples

この店ではデニムを使ったバッグも売っています。ko no mise de wa de ni mu o tsuka tta ba ggu mo u tte i ma su

This store also sells bags made with denim.

Core concept

Points to a durable cotton twill valued as a practical base material for garments rather than to one specific item of clothing.

Common phrases

  • デニムパンツde ni mu pa n tsu

    denim pants

  • デニムを着るde ni mu o ki ru

    wear denim

  • デニムを使うde ni mu o tsuka u

    use denim

Definition in Japanese

衣服などに仕立てる、厚手で丈夫な綿の綾織り生地。i fuku na do ni shi ta te ru atsu de de jō bu na wata no aya o ri ki ji

Word origin

デニム (denimu, "denim") comes through English from French serge de Nîmes, a phrase meaning "serge from Nîmes" that named the fabric's place of association.

Usage tips

  • Because denim names a fabric, English uses it naturally in compounds such as denim jacket and denim shirt, while jeans normally names the trousers themselves.

Other meanings

  • jeansnoun

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