Translation guide
A densely woven fabric with a smooth finish, used for clothing and other items. In Japanese, the term can refer to specific types of broadcloth or similar fabrics.
Referring to the fabric itself, often used in shirts, dresses, or quilting.
The most common and direct loanword for 'broadcloth', widely understood in fashion and sewing contexts.
This shirt is made of broadcloth.
A more explicit loanword, sometimes used in sewing or fabric stores to distinguish from other 'broad' fabrics.
Broadcloth has a smooth texture.
Poplin is a similar plain-weave fabric; sometimes used interchangeably with broadcloth in Japanese, though technically distinct.
Poplin is a bit thicker than broadcloth.
Referring to the historical woolen broadcloth, often used in traditional garments or contexts.
ブロード typically refers to cotton or cotton-blend broadcloth used in shirts and dresses, while ラシャ refers to the traditional woolen broadcloth used in coats and formal wear.
broadcloth shirt
broadcloth coat
Broadcloth is a high-quality fabric.