カシミヤ

かしみや
noun
cashmere
clothing
1. cashmere
Fine, soft wool from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat, or cloth knitted or woven from it.
カシミヤのセーター。
A cashmere sweater.
A cashmere scarf is very warm.
カシミヤは手入(てい)れが難(むずか)しいので、洗(あら)う時(とき)は気(き)をつけてください。
Cashmere is delicate, so be careful when you wash it.

Writing

Also written カシミア, closer to the English spelling; both are common, and shops use either.

Common collocations

  • カシミヤ100%: pure cashmere
  • カシミヤのコート: a cashmere coat
  • カシミヤ混(こん): cashmere blend