Meaning

Primary

Short Sleeves

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Half sleeves is just another name for short sleeves.

Reading

はんそで
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the on'yomi reading for and the kun'yomi reading for . You've learned them both already, so you should be able to read this word.

Context

Context Sentences

いやいや、半袖はまだ早すぎるでしょ。半袖で寒くないの?え、暑いから半袖に着替えた!?

No way, it's still too early for short sleeves isn’t it? Aren't you cold in a short sleeve top? What, you changed into short sleeves because it's hot!?

コンマリの本を読んでから、半袖のシャツは一枚しか持っていない。

After reading Kon Mari's book, I only own one short sleeve shirt.

今年のファッショントレンドは半袖の革ジャンです。

This year's trending fashion is short sleeve leather jackets.

このワンピースにあの白の半袖のカーディガンを合わせると可愛いと思うんだよね。

I think it would be cute to match that white short-sleeved cardigan with this dress.

Kanji Composition