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2005.08.18(Review of 2001.04.02 edition)

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Today's Lesson
SLEEVE   袖

Explanation

  • The sleeves of a shirt, sweater, dress, etc. are the parts of the clothes that cover the arms.
  • sleeve は、シャツやセーター、ドレスなどの、腕をカバーする部分、つまり袖のことです。

examples

  1. If you're going to help me wash dishes, you'd better roll up your sleeves so they don't get wet.
  2. I'm looking for a cotton shirt with a button-down collar and short sleeves.
  3. a: What is Debbie going to wear at her wedding?
    b: A very elegant white dress. It has long sleeves and lots of lace.

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