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.
このシャツは袖が長すぎる。
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.
A protective covering for a flat object like a record or book.
A large tattoo or collection of tattoos that covers most or all of a person's arm.
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.
Put a sleeve/cover on a book.