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Base noun form. Refers to a stripe or striped pattern, often used in contexts like clothing, textiles, or animal markings.
Theme
At a clothing store, User and their friend Mika are shopping for a new shirt. Mika points out a design.
縞
しま
stripe
Everyday Life & SurvivalClothing
Memory Hook
Think of a zebra with bold stripes — 'shima' (縞) sounds like 'she-ma' — she has stripes! Visualize a striped shirt or animal pattern to remember this word.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『縞』 (shima) is commonly used to describe striped patterns on clothing, such as 『縞模様』 (shima moyou, 'stripe pattern'), often seen in traditional fabrics like 『着物』 (kimono, 'kimono') or modern fashion.
Forms
Base: 縞Base noun form. Refers to a stripe or striped pattern, often used in contexts like clothing, textiles, or animal markings.