縫い目
Meanings
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Refers to the line where two pieces of fabric or material are joined by sewing; also used in medical contexts for surgical sutures.
The seam of these trousers has started to come undone.
After the operation, the suture healed nicely.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の縫い目がほつれるfor a seam (of a garment, etc.) to come undone/unravel
The seam of the shirt came undone.
- 縫い目に沿って〈動詞〉to do something along the line of a seam (e.g. cut, iron)
Please cut the fabric along the seam.
- 縫い目が目立つfor a seam to be noticeable/conspicuous
This jacket is made so that the seams don't stand out.
- 縫い目をほどくto undo/unpick a seam
I unpicked the seam to adjust the size.