Translation guide
The part of clothing that covers the arm. In Japanese, the most common word is 袖 (そで). There are also specific terms for sleeve types and related expressions.
The part of a garment that covers the arm.
General word for sleeve. Used for shirts, jackets, coats, etc.
A protective covering for a flat object like a record or book.
Used for record sleeves, album covers. Loanword from English 'jacket'.
A large tattoo or collection of tattoos that covers most or all of a person's arm.
Literally 'sleeve tattoo'. Commonly understood.
The English word 'sleeve' can also refer to a protective covering for a record or book. In Japanese, use ジャケット for records and カバー for books. Using 袖 for these would be unnatural.
The sleeves on this shirt are too long.
Please roll up your sleeves.
Short sleeves. Often used as a noun or adjective.
It's hot today, so I'll wear short sleeves.
Long sleeves.
In winter, you need long-sleeved shirts.
Cuff or sleeve opening. More specific term.
The cuff is fraying.
The sleeve of this record is beautiful.
General cover or sleeve for books, documents, etc.
Put a sleeve/cover on a book.
He has a sleeve tattoo.
More descriptive: 'full-arm tattoo'.
I want a full sleeve tattoo.