ストライプ

すとらいぷ

noun

stripe; striped pattern

1. stripe; striped pattern

A pattern of parallel lines, typically used to describe fabrics, clothing, ties, or wallpaper. From English "stripe."

I wore a blue striped shirt.

I like ties with thin stripes.

Striped one-piece dresses are in fashion this spring.

Loanword from English "stripe." Used mostly for clothing and accessories. Always written in katakana.

縞(しま): stripes (native Japanese word) — slightly more general; can refer to natural patterns like 縞馬(しまうま) (zebra)
チェック: check; plaid pattern
水玉(みずたま): polka dot

Related Words

Compare: 縞 (stripes)

Compare: チェック (check)

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Added 2026.5.14 10:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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