Translation guide
Describes cloth that is old, worn, or used. The best Japanese word depends on whether you mean 'old and worn out', 'old and faded', 'used rags', or 'vintage fabric'.
Cloth that is old and showing signs of wear, such as being threadbare or frayed.
General term for old cloth, often used for rags or recycled fabric.
I made a dust cloth from old cloth.
Rag, tattered cloth. Emphasizes shabbiness or being torn.
He was wearing clothes like rags.
Cloth that has lost its color or become dull due to age or washing.
Faded cloth. Focuses on loss of color.
I remade the cover with faded cloth.
Pieces of old cloth used for cleaning or as waste material.
Old cloth valued for its age, often used in traditional crafts or as collectibles.
Antique cloth, often used for decorative purposes.
I made a cushion using antique cloth.
Old cloth pieces, especially from kimonos, valued by collectors.
I bought some old kimono fabric at the antique market.
My hobby is making patchwork from scrap cloth.