デニム

でにむ
noun
denim; jeans
clothing
1. denim; denim fabric
A sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for making jeans, jackets, and other garments.
Denim fabric is durable.
This bag is made from denim material.
Japanese denim is known worldwide for its high quality.
2. jeans; denim pants
Pants made of denim fabric. Used as a shorter way to say デニムパンツ.
今日(きょう)デニム穿()いていく。
I'll wear jeans today.
I bought new jeans.
For a casual occasion, jeans and a T-shirt are fine.

From English "denim." In Japanese, デニム can refer to both the fabric and the garment (jeans).

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Cultural note

Japan is renowned for producing premium denim, particularly from the Okayama and Hiroshima regions (岡山(おかやま)広島(ひろしま)). Japanese selvedge denim (セルビッジデニム) is highly valued by denim enthusiasts worldwide.

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