仕立て
Tailoring in Japanese is 仕立て.
The term refers to the work of a tailor.
Meaning: work of a tailor (noun)
Did you know?
- The verb form 仕立てる is used not only for clothes but also to describe the 'tailoring' or creation of a fake story or a deceptive plot.
- The kanji 仕 in 仕立て originally meant 'to serve' or 'to perform a duty', linking the act of making to a sense of service.
- In Japanese culture, the term 仕立て is central to the world of kimono, where a specialized professional converts a bolt of fabric into the specific garment pieces.
Examples in context
- スーツを仕立てるときは、正確な採寸が必要となります。It's necessary to take correct measurements when you are tailoring a suit.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the word 仕立て when discussing the necessity of accurate measurements for a suit.Tatoeba #1245231 by bunbuku, translation #52362 by CK
- このコートは丁寧な仕立てですね。Kono kooto wa teinei na shitate desu ne.This coat has very fine tailoring.
- 職人の仕立てによる品質に驚きました。Shokunin no shitate ni yoru hinshitsu ni odorokimashita.I was surprised by the quality of the artisan's tailoring.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are looking at a high-quality coat in a boutique.
- 健太 Kentaこのジャケット、仕立てがとても綺麗だね。Kono jaketto, shitate ga totemo kirei da ne.This jacket's tailoring is very beautiful, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yui本当ですね。細部まで丁寧な仕立てです。Honto desu ne. Saibu made teinei na shitate desu.It really is. The tailoring is meticulous even in the small details.
- 健太 Kenta結衣さんは、こういう仕立ての服が好き？Yui-san wa, kouiu shitate no fuku ga suki?Yui, do you like clothes with this kind of tailoring?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、とても素敵だと思います。Hai, totemo suteki da to omoimasu.Yes, I think they are very lovely.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
