和柄(わがら)

わがら
noun
traditional Japanese pattern; Japanese-style design
culture
1. traditional Japanese pattern; Japanese-style design motif
A decorative pattern in the traditional Japanese style, such as those found on kimono, tenugui, and folding fans. Includes motifs like waves, cranes, and seigaiha.
和柄(わがら)の手(て)ぬぐいを買(か)った。
I bought a tenugui with a traditional Japanese pattern.
この財布(さいふ)は和柄(わがら)で気(き)に入(い)っている。
I like this wallet because it has a Japanese-style design.
外国人(がいこくじん)の友(とも)だちに和柄(わがら)のTシャツをプレゼントしたらとても喜(よろこ)ばれた。
When I gave my foreign friend a T-shirt with a traditional Japanese pattern, they were really pleased.

Formed from 和(わ) (Japanese) + 柄(がら) (pattern). Refers to the family of traditional decorative patterns associated with Japanese textiles and crafts.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 柄(がら): pattern — the general word for any pattern or design
  • 文様(もんよう): decorative motif — more formal, often used for historical or artistic patterns

Related Words

Compare: 文様(もんよう) (decorative motif)
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