Translation guide
Describes something that has not been colored with dye, often referring to fabric, hair, or natural materials. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with adjectives meaning 'uncolored' or 'undyed', or by describing the natural state.
Describing textiles that have not been artificially colored.
The most straightforward way to say 'undyed' for fabric or thread. It is a verb phrase meaning 'has not been dyed'.
This thread is undyed, so it has a natural color.
A more formal or technical term meaning 'undyed' or 'uncolored', often used in product descriptions.
We use undyed cotton.
Refers specifically to unbleached, undyed fabric, often with a natural off-white or beige color. Common for cotton or linen.
Undyed linen feels nice against the skin.
Describing hair that has not been colored.
Describing something in its natural state without artificial coloring, like food or materials.
染めていない is a general, everyday phrase for 'undyed'. 無染色 is more formal and often used in written descriptions or product specs. 生成り specifically refers to unbleached, undyed fabric with a natural beige tone.