Translation guide
The opening in a garment for the arm. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with compound nouns using 袖 (sleeve) or 腕 (arm) combined with 穴 (hole) or 口 (opening). The most common term is 袖ぐり, used in sewing and clothing contexts.
The opening in a shirt, dress, or jacket where the sleeve is attached and the arm passes through.
The standard term for armhole in sewing and clothing. Literally 'sleeve hollow'.
このシャツは袖ぐりがきつい。
The armholes on this shirt are tight.
袖ぐりの縫い方を教えてください。
Please teach me how to sew the armhole.
Loanword from English, commonly used in fashion and pattern-making contexts.
Literally 'arm hole'. Less common and may sound technical or literal.
腕穴の位置を調整する。
Adjust the position of the armhole.
Measure the armhole dimensions.