Japanese word

裁縫

Pronunciation

Romajisaihō

Meaning

  • nounsewing

Example

祖母は裁縫が得意です。so bo wa sai hō ga toku i de su

My grandmother is good at sewing.

Illustration for 裁縫 (sewing)

More examples

母にボタンの付け方を教わり、裁縫を始めました。haha ni bo ta n no tsu ke kata o oso wa ri sai hō o haji me ma shi ta

I learned how to sew buttons from my mother and started sewing.

Core concept

Refers to working with fabric by cutting, joining, and shaping it with a needle and thread to create or mend clothing and other useful items.

Common phrases

  • 裁縫をするsai hō o su ru

    do some sewing

  • 裁縫を習うsai hō o nara u

    learn to sew

  • 裁縫道具sai hō dō gu

    sewing tools

Similar words

縫製hōsei: The process of making clothing or other fabric items by sewing pieces together.
仕立てshitate: The making or fitting of clothing to a particular shape or size.
縫い物nuimono: Sewing work or an item made by sewing.

Definition in Japanese

布地を縫い合わせて衣服や身の回りの品を作ったり直したりすること。nuno ji o nu i a wa se te i fuku ya mi no mawa ri no shina o tsuku tta ri nao shi ta ri su ru ko to

Word origin

裁縫 (saihō) combines 裁 (sai, "cut and shape cloth") with 縫 (hō, "sew"), directly reflecting the two main actions involved in preparing fabric.

Usage tips

  • The noun 裁縫 (saihō) is broader than professional tailoring because it also commonly refers to sewing done as a household skill or hobby.

Related words

  • 裁縫師saihōshidressmakernoun

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