1.
long sleeves; long-sleeved garment
Sleeves that extend to the wrist, or a garment with such sleeves. Often used as a modifier for shirts, sweaters, and other clothing.
長袖のシャツを着た。
I put on a long-sleeved shirt.
日焼け防止のために長袖を選んだ。
I chose long sleeves to prevent sunburn.
秋になると半袖から長袖に衣替えする。
When autumn comes, I switch from short sleeves to long sleeves.
長袖 refers to long sleeves or any garment with long sleeves. It is everyday vocabulary used when discussing clothing choices, especially related to weather or seasons.
WORD FORMATION:
長 (long) + 袖 (sleeve). The same pattern applies to 半袖 (short sleeves, literally "half sleeves").
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 長袖のシャツ: long-sleeved shirt
- 長袖を着る: to wear long sleeves
- 長袖Tシャツ: long-sleeved T-shirt
USAGE:
Often used without a following noun — 長袖を着る means "to wear something long-sleeved." Common in conversations about weather and seasonal wardrobe changes (衣替え).
RELATED WORDS:
- 半袖: short sleeves (half sleeves)
- 七分袖: three-quarter sleeves
- 袖: sleeve
- 袖口: cuff, sleeve opening