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polka-dot pattern; polka dots
A pattern consisting of evenly spaced dots, typically of uniform size. The Japanese name literally means 'water droplet pattern,' evoking the image of round water drops.
水玉模様のワンピースを買った。
I bought a polka-dot dress.
赤い生地に白い水玉模様がかわいい。
The white polka dots on the red fabric are cute.
娘は水玉模様が大好きで、服も文房具も水玉ばかり選ぶ。
My daughter loves polka dots and always picks polka-dot clothes and stationery.
USAGE:
Often shortened to 水玉 in casual speech: 水玉のスカート} (polka-dot skirt). The full form {水玉模様 is used when specifying the pattern type more precisely.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 水玉模様の服 (polka-dot clothes)
- 大きな水玉 (large polka dots)
- 小さな水玉 (small polka dots)
RELATED PATTERNS:
Other common Japanese pattern names: 縞模様 (stripes), 花柄 (floral pattern), チェック}{柄 (checkered pattern).