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本ほんしゅす

Meanings

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noun

rare term

Rare term for satin; more commonly referred to as サテン or 繻子 (しゅす). 本しゅす may refer to a specific type of high-quality satin.

See also: 繻子

この着き物ものは本ほんしゅすで仕し立たてられています。
This kimono is made of satin.

Written forms

本ほんしゅす
Standard mixed spelling; avoids the rare kanji 繻.
本ほん繻しゅ子す
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 繻 is not a jōyō kanji.

Kanji

本book, present, main
繻satin
子

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM

Similar words

サテン
Common modern loanword for satin; 本しゅす is a rare native term.
繻しゅ子す
General term for satin; 本しゅす may imply a specific type or higher quality.

Etymology

Compound of 本 (hon, 'main' or 'true') and 繻子 (shusu, 'satin'). The exact derivation is uncertain; likely refers to a particular grade or type of satin fabric.