Japanese word

長袖

Pronunciation

Romajinagasode

Meaning

  • nounlong sleeves

Example

夏でも長袖を着ます。natsu de mo naga sode o ki ma su

I wear long sleeves even in summer.

Illustration for 長袖 (long sleeves)

More examples

肌寒い日は長袖を選びます。hada samu i hi wa naga sode o era bi ma su

I choose long sleeves on chilly days.

Core concept

Describes a garment or sleeve that covers the arm with fabric extending to the wrist.

Common phrases

  • 長袖を着るnaga sode o ki ru

    wear long sleeves

  • 長袖のシャツnaga sode no sha tsu

    long-sleeved shirt

  • 長袖を脱ぐnaga sode o nu gu

    take off long sleeves

Similar words

半袖hansode: A garment with sleeves that leave part of the upper arm uncovered.

Definition in Japanese

袖が手首まで届く衣服。また、その袖。sode ga te kubi ma de todo ku i fuku ma ta so no sode

Word origin

The noun 長袖 (nagasode) combines 長 (naga, "long") and 袖 (sode, "sleeve"), forming a compound for sleeves that extend to the wrist.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese clothing talk, 長袖 (nagasode) can mean a long-sleeved garment as well as its sleeves, while English usually distinguishes long sleeves from a long-sleeved shirt.

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