Translation guide
The English word 'aba' is a type of coarse fabric or garment from the Middle East. This guide covers how to refer to it in Japanese.
Referring to the traditional Middle Eastern coarse fabric or the loose overgarment made from it.
The most direct loanword from English/Arabic, used in Japanese to refer to the aba garment or fabric. It is understood in contexts discussing Middle Eastern culture.
彼は伝統的なアバを着ていた。
He was wearing a traditional aba.
An alternative transliteration, sometimes used to reflect the Arabic pronunciation more closely. Less common than アバ.
市場で手織りのアバーを買った。
I bought a handwoven aba at the market.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'aba-woven cloth'. Used when emphasizing the fabric itself rather than the garment.
このアバ織りの布はとても丈夫だ。
This aba-woven cloth is very durable.