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縫い模様 (ぬいもよう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

縫ぬい模も様よう

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Meanings

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noun

embroidered design; embroidery pattern

Refers to a decorative design created by embroidery on fabric.

この着き物ものの縫ぬい模も様ようはとても美うつくしい。
The embroidered design on this kimono is very beautiful.

Kanji

縫sew, stitch, embroider
模imitation, copy, mock
様Esq., way, manner

Similar words

刺し繍しゅう
刺繍 is the general term for embroidery as a craft or technique, while 縫い模様 specifically refers to the resulting embroidered pattern or design.

Etymology

Compound of 縫い (nui, 'sewing', the continuative form of 縫う nuu) and 模様 (moyō, 'pattern, design').