Japanese word

継ぎ目

Pronunciation

Romajitsugime

Meaning

  • nounseam

Example

この服の継ぎ目は目立ちません。ko no fuku no tsu gi me wa me da chi ma se n

The seam on this garment is not noticeable.

Illustration for 継ぎ目 (seam)

More examples

洗濯する前に、継ぎ目のほつれを確認します。sen taku su ru mae ni tsu gi me no ho tsu re o kaku nin shi ma su

Before washing the garment, I check the seam for loose threads.

Core concept

Refers to the place where two pieces meet after being sewn, fastened, or otherwise joined.

Common phrases

  • 継ぎ目が目立つtsu gi me ga me da tsu

    the seam stands out

  • 継ぎ目を隠すtsu gi me o kaku su

    hide the seam

  • 継ぎ目を補修するtsu gi me o ho shū su ru

    repair the seam

Similar words

縫い目nuime: The line of stitches that joins pieces of fabric.
つなぎ目tsunagime: The place where two parts are connected or joined.
合わせ目awaseme: The line where two edges or surfaces are brought together.

Definition in Japanese

二つの布や部材をつなぎ合わせたところにできる境界。futa tsu no nuno ya bu zai o tsu na gi a wa se ta to ko ro ni de ki ru kyō kai

Word origin

継ぎ目 (tsugime) is a compound of 継ぐ (tsugu, "to join") in its 継ぎ (tsugi, "joining") form and 目 (me, "place or point").

Usage tips

  • In English, seam is used beyond clothing for features such as the raised lines on a baseball, linking the word to the way parts meet.

Other meanings

  • jointnoun

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