also: ともぎれ
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
same cloth; matching fabric; spare cloth
Refers to fabric that is the same as another piece, often used for matching parts of a garment or for patching. Can also mean a leftover piece of the same cloth kept for repairs.
このスカートのポケットは共布で作られています。
The pockets of this skirt are made of the same fabric.
修理のために共布を取っておいてください。
Please keep some spare cloth for repairs.
Alternate kanji spelling with reading ともぎれ.
Kana spelling for the reading ともぎれ; used when the kanji is avoided or for clarity.
Compound of 共 (とも, 'together, same') and 布 (ぬの, 'cloth') or 切れ (ぎれ, 'piece, cut'). The reading ともぎれ uses the rendaku form of 切れ.