How to Say "Gloves" in Japanese

手袋

tebukuro[te̞bɯ̟kɯ̟ɾo̞]

The English word "gloves" is translated into Japanese as 手袋 (tebukuro).

手袋 is a general term that covers both gloves and mittens.

How do you pronounce it?

tebukuro

The word 手袋 literally translates to 'hand bag'.
If you are looking for heavy-duty work gloves, Japanese speakers often use the word 軍手 (gunte), which literally means 'army hand'.
White gloves are often worn by Japanese police officers and traffic wardens to increase visibility and signal professionalism.

手袋してる？
Are you wearing gloves?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone is wearing 手袋.
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私の手袋どこ？
Where are my gloves?
This sentence is useful for asking about the location of one's 手袋.
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私は手袋を買った。
I bought a pair of gloves.
This sentence is useful for stating that one bought 手袋.
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私は寒さから指を守るために手袋を購入しました。
I bought gloves to protect my fingers from the cold.
この冬はグローブが必需品です。
Gloves are essential this winter.
寒いから明日手ぶくろを持って来てね！
It's cold, so bring your gloves tomorrow!
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Youta and Yui are preparing to go outside in winter.

陽太 Yota

結衣、手袋を忘れないでね。
Yui, tebukuro o wasurenaide ne.
Yui, don't forget your gloves.
結衣 Yui

ありがとう。陽太は持ってる？
Arigatou. Youta wa motteru?
Thanks. Do you have yours, Youta?
陽太 Yota

うん、もう手袋をはめたよ。
Un, mou tebukuro o hameta yo.
Yeah, I already put my gloves on.
結衣 Yui

じゃあ、そろそろ行こうか。
Jaa, sorosoro ikou ka.
Well, shall we go now?

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