横縞(よこじま)

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

Forms

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.

Similar words

• 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