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How do you say "fabric" in Japanese?
生地
kiji
In Japanese, "fabric" is 生地 (kiji).
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Pronunciation
生地 is written using kanji. Romanised as kiji, it sounds roughly like "kee-jee" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Kiji uses kanji for raw or living material. Fabric texture and weight are discussed when shopping for cloth.
Example sentence
その生地はどこで買いましたか？
Sono Kiji wa doko de kaimashita ka?
Where did you buy that fabric?
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How to remember 生地
Ki means living, ji means matter. Living matter becomes fabric.
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Questions about 生地
How do you pronounce 生地?
生地 is romanised as kiji. Say it roughly like "kee-jee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 生地 formal or casual?
生地 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 生地 written in Japanese?
生地 is written using kanji. Kiji uses kanji for raw or living material.
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