横縞(よこじま)

よこじま
noun
horizontal stripes
1. horizontal stripes
A pattern of stripes running horizontally (left to right). Common in clothing and fabric design.
横縞(よこじま)のTシャツが好(す)きだ。
I like horizontally striped T-shirts.
赤(あか)と白(しろ)の横縞(よこじま)はフランスっぽい雰囲気(ふんいき)がある。
Red and white horizontal stripes have a French feel.
横縞(よこじま)の模様(もよう)は体(からだ)を横(よこ)に広(ひろ)く見(み)せると言(い)われている。
Horizontal stripe patterns are said to make the body look wider.

A pattern of stripes running horizontally (left to right), common in clothing and fabric design.

WORD FORMATION:
横(よこ) (horizontal/sideways) + 縞(しま) (stripes)

FASHION NOTE:
In Japanese fashion terminology, horizontal stripes are often called ボーダー (from English "border"). A ボーダーシャツ or ボーダーTシャツ specifically means a horizontally striped shirt.

CONTRAST:

  • 横縞(よこじま): horizontal stripes (said to make the body look wider)
  • 縦縞(たてじま): vertical stripes (said to make the body look taller/slimmer)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 横縞(よこじま)の模様(もよう): horizontal stripe pattern
  • 横縞(よこじま)のシャツ: horizontally striped shirt
  • 赤(あか)と白(しろ)の横縞(よこじま): red and white horizontal stripes
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Added 2026.3.23 13:42 · Revised 2026.3.25 21:24
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