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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.
和柄の手ぬぐいを買った。
I bought a tenugui with a traditional Japanese pattern.
この財布は和柄で気に入っている。
I like this wallet because it has a Japanese-style design.
外国人の友だちに和柄のTシャツをプレゼントしたらとても喜ばれた。
When I gave my foreign friend a T-shirt with a traditional Japanese pattern, they were really pleased.
Formed from 和 (Japanese) + 柄 (pattern). Refers to the family of traditional decorative patterns associated with Japanese textiles and crafts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 和柄の着物: a kimono with a traditional pattern
- 和柄デザイン: Japanese-style design
- 和柄グッズ: goods featuring Japanese patterns
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 柄: pattern — the general word for any pattern or design
- 文様: decorative motif — more formal, often used for historical or artistic patterns