袖
袖

sleeve, wing (building), extension, give cold shoulder

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袖そでNounFreq #3368
1

sleeve

Examples
父は袖に長い裂け目を作った。
Father made a long tear in his sleeve.
2

wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)

3

Word usually written using kana alone

flap (of a dust jacket)

袖口そでぐちNounFreq #16176
1

cuff; armhole

袖を通すそでをとおすExpressionGodan verbFreq #18020
1

to put on (clothing); to put (one's arms) through the sleeves

長袖長そでながそでNoun～の Adj.Freq #21257
1

long sleeves

Examples
これらは長袖です。
These blouses are long sleeved.
半袖半そではんそでNoun～の Adj.Freq #21720
1

short sleeves

Examples
男性たちは半袖のシャツを着ている。
The men are wearing short sleeves.
舞台袖ぶたいそでNounFreq #31216
1

wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse

小袖こそでNounFreq #34967
1

Historical term

short sleeved kimono (worn as an undergarment during the Heian period)

2

padded silk garment

振り袖振袖ふりそでNounFreq #40593
1

long-sleeved kimono

Examples
振り袖で仕事はできぬ。
The cat in gloves catches no mice.
袖にするそでにするExpressionする VerbFreq #41629
1

to be cold (to); to ignore (someone)

袖の下そでのしたNounFreq #44959
1

bribe; money under the table

Examples
あの政治家に会うつもりなら、袖の下を使わない限り駄目だね。
That politician won't meet you unless you grease his palm.
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