(しまもよう)

しまもよう
noun
striped pattern; stripes
clothing
1. striped pattern; stripes
A pattern consisting of parallel lines or bands of color. Refers to the visual design itself, used for fabric, clothing, and decorative surfaces.
縞模様(しまもよう)シャツ()った
I bought a striped shirt.
(あお)(しろ)縞模様(しまもよう)きれいだ。
The blue and white stripes are beautiful.
This tie has thin stripes and is suitable even for formal occasions.

A compound of (しま) (stripes) and 模様(もよう) (pattern; design). While (しま) alone can mean stripes, 縞模様(しまもよう) is the full standard form used when describing fabric patterns.

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