Translation guide
The material made from the skin of a sheep, often with the wool still attached. Used for clothing, rugs, and other items.
Referring to sheepskin as a material, especially with wool attached, used for coats, boots, rugs, etc.
General term for sheepskin as a material. Can refer to the skin with or without wool, but often implies the leather side.
This coat is made of sheepskin.
Loanword from English, commonly used in fashion and product descriptions, especially for items like boots and rugs.
シープスキンのブーツが欲しいです。
I want sheepskin boots.
Literally 'wool skin', explicitly emphasizing that the wool is still attached. Less common than 羊皮.
羊毛皮のラグは暖かいです。
Sheepskin rugs are warm.
Referring to a specific item made of sheepskin, such as a coat, rug, or seat cover.
Can be used to refer to a sheepskin item, often in compound words or with context.
羊皮の手袋を買いました。
I bought sheepskin gloves.
Used as a noun for sheepskin products, especially in marketing.
羊皮 (ようひ) is the traditional Japanese word and can refer to sheep leather with or without wool. シープスキン is a loanword that strongly implies the wool is still attached, often used in fashion and interior goods. In everyday conversation, シープスキン may be more recognizable for products like UGG boots.
羊皮のジャケットは丈夫です。
A sheepskin jacket is durable.
シープスキンのラグを敷きました。
I laid down a sheepskin rug.
This sheepskin is from Australia.