Japanese word

織物

Pronunciation

Romajiorimono

Meaning

  • nounfabric

Example

この織物はとても丈夫です。ko no ori mono wa to te mo jō bu de su

This fabric is very durable.

Illustration for 織物 (fabric)

More examples

この地域では伝統的な織物が作られています。ko no chi iki de wa den tō teki na ori mono ga tsuku ra re te i ma su

Traditional fabric is made in this region.

Core concept

Describes material formed by weaving threads together into a continuous cloth.

Common phrases

  • 絹の織物kinu no ori mono

    silk fabric

  • 織物を作るori mono o tsuku ru

    make fabric

  • 織物の模様ori mono no mo yō

    fabric pattern

Similar words

布nuno: Cloth made by weaving threads together, often used for clothing or household items.
生地kiji: Material used to make clothing or other items, usually in a flat sheet.
布地nunoji: Cloth material used for making clothing, curtains, and other items.

Definition in Japanese

糸を縦横に組み合わせて織り、衣服や布製品などに用いる材料。ito o tate yoko ni ku mi a wa se te o ri i fuku ya nuno sei hin na do ni mochi i ru zai ryō

Word origin

The noun 織物 (orimono) combines 織り (ori, "weaving"), the noun-linking form of 織る (oru, "to weave"), with 物 (mono, "thing").

Usage tips

  • In English, fabric can include knitted cloth, while 織物 (orimono) specifically names cloth made by weaving.

Other meanings

  • textilenoun

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