Vocab Info
N1 Noun
袖sleeve, wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
sleeve
Noun
2.
wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
Noun
3.
flap (of a dust jacket)
Usually written using kana alone
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袖 【そで】
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料理前に服の袖を捲り上げました。
I rolled up my sleeves before cooking. {sleeve, wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)}
出番を控えている演者が袖で待機をしている。
The performer who is waiting for his turn is standing by in the wings. {sleeve, wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)}
新しい洋服に袖を通す時はウキウキした気分になります。
I feel excited when I put my arms through the sleeves of new clothes. {sleeve, wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)}
暑い暑いと騒ぐ前に、シャツの袖を捲ってみたらどうですか?
Before complaining about the heat, why don't you try rolling up your shirt sleeves? {sleeve, wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)}
俳優が袖に引っ込んでもなお、観客たちからの拍手が鳴り止みません。
Even after the actor retreated to the wings, the applause from the audience did not stop. {sleeve, wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)}
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