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pleat

/pliːt/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

スカートやズボンなど、布に縫い付けられた折り目。

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

あなたのスカート、素敵ですね。あのプリーツがとてもエレガントです。

仕立て屋はフィット感を良くするためにズボンの前にプリーツを追加しました。

Learning Path

Full Definition

A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.

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pleatedpleating

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