Translation guide
Describes thin, lightweight wool fabrics used for clothing like suits, dresses, and scarves. Japanese has specific terms for different weaves and weights.
To refer to any light wool material, often used in suits or dresses.
A general phrase meaning 'thin wool fabric'. Safe for most contexts.
このスーツは薄手のウール生地でできています。
This suit is made of light woollen fabric.
Literally 'light wool', often used in fashion contexts.
春には軽いウールのコートが便利です。
A light wool coat is useful in spring.
Specifically for very lightweight wool used in summer suits.
Loanword for 'tropical wool', a standard term in Japanese tailoring.
夏用のスーツにはトロピカルウールが最適です。
Tropical wool is best for summer suits.
For a soft, lightweight wool fabric with a smooth finish, used for dresses and scarves.
From 'wool challis'. Refers to a soft, lightweight, often printed wool fabric.
このスカーフはウールシャーリングでできています。
This scarf is made of wool challis.
For a very sheer, lightweight wool fabric.
Loanword for 'wool voile'. Used in high-end fashion.
ウールボイルのブラウスはとても軽いです。
A wool voile blouse is very light.