Translation guide
The material made from the skin of a sheep, often with the wool still attached. Used for clothing, rugs, and other items.
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.
I want sheepskin boots.
Literally 'wool skin', explicitly emphasizing that the wool is still attached. Less common than 羊皮.
Sheepskin rugs are warm.
Referring to a specific item made of sheepskin, such as a coat, rug, or seat cover.
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.
A sheepskin jacket is durable.
I laid down a sheepskin rug.
This sheepskin is from Australia.