JLPT · Level 30
75 words
Japanese word
羊毛
Pronunciation
Romajiyōmō
Meaning
- nounwool
Example
この服は羊毛でできています。ko no fuku wa yō mō de de ki te i ma su
This garment is made of wool.
More examples
冬の衣類には羊毛がよく使われています。fuyu no i rui ni wa yō mō ga yo ku tsuka wa re te i ma su
Wool is often used for winter clothing.
Core concept
Refers to the soft natural fiber taken from sheep and used to make warm clothing and other fabrics.
Common phrases
羊毛のセーターyō mō no sē tā
wool sweater
羊毛を紡ぐyō mō o tsumu gu
spin wool
羊毛を染めるyō mō o so me ru
dye wool
Similar words
ウールūru: A Japanese term for wool used mainly in clothing and other textile materials.
Definition in Japanese
羊から刈り取った毛や、それを加工した繊維。hitsuji ka ra ka ri to tta ke ya so re o ka kō shi ta sen i
Word origin
羊 (yō, "sheep") + 毛 (mō, "hair or fur") forms 羊毛 (yōmō), meaning wool from a sheep.
Usage tips
- In English, wool can refer both to the fiber from a sheep and to cloth made from that fiber, so wool clothing is not necessarily made of pure wool.