Translation guide
Yarn made by twisting short fibers together, as opposed to filament yarn. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific terms depending on context, such as 紡績糸 (bōsekishi) in textile contexts, or more generally as 紡いだ糸 (tsumuida ito).
Referring to yarn produced by spinning staple fibers, in technical or manufacturing settings.
The standard technical term for spun yarn in textile industry. Used in manufacturing, quality control, and product specifications.
This fabric is woven with spun yarn.
Literally 'spun thread', a more descriptive phrase that can be used in general or craft contexts. Less technical than 紡績糸.
I knitted a scarf using hand-spun yarn.
Talking about yarn for knitting, crocheting, or weaving, especially when emphasizing the spinning process.
Describing the action or result of spinning fibers into yarn, without technical jargon.
The most straightforward way to say 'spun yarn' in everyday language. Can refer to any fiber.
She spun cotton into yarn.
The phrase 'spun yarn' cannot be directly translated as スパンヤーン (supan yān) in Japanese; that is not a standard term. Use 紡績糸 or 紡いだ糸 instead.
Hand-spun yarn has an uneven thickness that gives it character.