Japanese word

ビーズ

Pronunciation

Romajibīzu

Meaning

  • nounbeads

Example

ビーズを糸に通します。bī zu o ito ni tō shi ma su

I thread beads onto a string.

Illustration for ビーズ (beads)

More examples

子どもたちは授業でビーズの腕輪を作りました。ko do mo ta chi wa ju gyō de bī zu no ude wa o tsuku ri ma shi ta

The children made beaded bracelets in class.

Core concept

Describes small objects with holes that are linked together or placed on a surface to create decorative patterns.

Common phrases

  • ビーズを糸に通すbī zu o ito ni tō su

    thread beads onto a string

  • ビーズで飾るbī zu de kaza ru

    decorate with beads

  • ビーズの腕輪bī zu no ude wa

    beaded bracelet

Similar words

珠tama: A small rounded object used as an ornament or joined with others in a decorative strand.

Definition in Japanese

糸に通したり布などに縫い付けたりして装飾に使う、小さな玉や粒。ito ni tō shi ta ri nuno na do ni nu i tsu ke ta ri shi te sō shoku ni tsuka u chii sa na tama ya tsubu

Word origin

ビーズ (bīzu, "beads") is a Japanese borrowing from English beads, the plural form of bead, which later came to denote a small decorative object with a hole.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often associate beads with necklaces, while Japanese ビーズ (bīzu, "beads") also commonly refers to materials used for embroidery, accessories, and other crafts.

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