Translation guide
The English word 'textile' refers broadly to woven fabrics, cloth, and the industry around them. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 布 (nuno) for everyday cloth, while 織物 (orimono) specifically means woven fabric. For industrial or formal contexts, テキスタイル (tekisutairu) is used.
The learner wants to refer to cloth or fabric in everyday contexts, such as clothing, crafts, or household items.
The most common word for cloth or fabric. Used for material in general, like cotton or linen. Can refer to a piece of cloth or fabric as a material.
Refers to fabric as a material for making clothes or other items, often used in sewing or tailoring contexts. Implies a specific type of fabric (e.g., cotton, silk).
Specifically means woven fabric or textiles. Often used for traditional or decorative woven goods, like kimono fabric or tapestries.
The learner wants to talk about textiles in an industrial, commercial, or academic context, such as manufacturing, trade, or design.
A loanword from English, used in fashion, design, and industry. It carries a modern, technical, or artistic nuance, similar to 'textile' in English.
She is studying textile design.
A formal term meaning 'textile products' or 'fiber products'. Used in business, trade, and technical contexts.
Can also refer to textiles in a traditional or craft industry sense, such as local weaving industries.
The learner wants to refer to a piece of cloth used for practical purposes like wiping, wrapping, or covering.
布 is the broadest term for cloth or fabric. 生地 specifically refers to fabric as a material for making something, often used in sewing. 織物 emphasizes the woven nature and is used for traditional or decorative textiles.
I'm going to buy some fabric.
This fabric is stretchy.
I went to a textile exhibition.
テキスタイル is a loanword used mainly in industrial, artistic, or academic contexts. For everyday cloth or fabric, use 布 or 生地.
This fabric is perfect for a dress.
この織物は手織りです。
This textile is handwoven.
This company exports textile products.
この地域は織物産業で知られている。
This region is known for its textile industry.
I wiped the window with a piece of cloth.