シルク

しるく
noun
silk
clothing
1. silk
Silk fabric or fiber. Loanword from English, used especially in the context of fashion, lingerie, and modern products; the native word 絹(きぬ) is more traditional.
シルクのスカーフを買(か)った。
I bought a silk scarf.
このブラウスはシルク百(ひゃく)パーセントだ。
This blouse is 100% silk.
シルクの下着(したぎ)は肌触(はだざわ)りがよくて涼(すず)しい。
Silk underwear feels nice on the skin and is cool.

From English "silk." Used much more often than 絹(きぬ) in modern commercial contexts (clothing labels, beauty products, lingerie).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 絹(きぬ): silk — the native Japanese word, used for traditional items (kimono, futon) and in more formal or literary contexts

Related Words

Compare: 絹(きぬ) (silk)
Compare: 絹織物(きぬおりもの) (silk fabric)
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