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.
(かみ)(あか)いリボンを(むす)んだ。
I tied a red ribbon in my hair.
ラッピングの最後(さいご)にリボンを蝶結(ちょうむす)びにして仕上(しあ)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(むす)ぶ: to tie a ribbon
  • リボン()き: with a ribbon
  • (ちょう)リボン: bow tie (also ボウタイ)