ペイズリー
peizurī
The English word 'paisley' is translated into Japanese as ペイズリー (peizurī).
ペイズリー is used to refer to the paisley motif or pattern.
Meaning: motif (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
peizurī
Did you know?
- In Japanese fashion contexts, if you are looking for a pattern that is not specifically 'paisley' but shares a similar organic feel, you might encounter the word 唐草模様 (karakusa mon'yō), meaning 'arabesque' or 'ivy pattern'.
- In Japanese fashion and interior design, the ペイズリー motif is frequently associated with a 'bohemian' or 'ethnic' style rather than just traditional luxury.
- Japanese textile historians sometimes refer to the 'buta' or 'boteh' origin of ペイズリー when discussing the history of silk imports from Persia.
Examples in context
- このドレスには美しいペイズリーパターンがあります。This dress features a beautiful paisley pattern.
- このスカーフはペイズリー柄です。Kono sukafu wa peizurī gara desu.This scarf has a paisley motif.
- ペイズリーの模様が好きです。Peizurī no moyō ga suki desu.I like the paisley motif.
- ネクタイにペイズリーを選びました。Nekutai ni peizurī o erabimashita.I chose a paisley motif for the tie.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are shopping for clothes together.
- 美咲 Misaki健太さん、このペイズリーのシャツはどうですか？Kenta-san, kono peizurī no shatsu wa dō desu ka?Kenta, what do you think of this paisley shirt?
- 健太 Kenta少し派手すぎる気がします。Sukoshi hadesugiru ki ga shimasu.I feel it's a bit too flashy.
- 美咲 Misakiでも、ペイズリーは今流行っていますよ。Demo, peizurī wa ima hayatte imasu yo.But paisley is trendy right now.
- 健太 Kentaそれなら、一度試してみます。Sore nara, ichido tameshite mimasu.In that case, I'll try it on.
