リボン
りぼん
noun
ribbon
1.
ribbon, bow
A strip of fabric used for decoration, tying hair, wrapping gifts, or adorning clothing. Also refers to the bow shape made by tying ribbon.
プレゼントにリボンをかける。
To tie a ribbon on a present.
髪に赤いリボンを結んだ。
I tied a red ribbon in my hair.
ラッピングの最後にリボンを蝶結びにして仕上げた。
I finished the wrapping by tying the ribbon in a bow.
USAGE:
リボン is used for both the ribbon material itself and the bow shape formed when ribbon is tied. In fashion, リボン often refers specifically to the decorative bow on clothing or accessories.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- リボンをかける: to tie/put a ribbon on
- リボンを結ぶ: to tie a ribbon
- リボン付き: with a ribbon
- 蝶リボン: bow tie (also ボウタイ)