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Noun referring to the bottom edge of clothing or hair. Can be used for pants, skirts, or hairstyles to describe the trimmed or folded part.
Theme

User and their friend Mika are shopping for clothes at a department store. They try on some pants and discuss the fit, particularly the length of the cuffs.

すそ

(trouser) cuff, (skirt) hem, cut edge of a hairdo

Everyday Life & SurvivalClothing

Memory Hook

Think of the 'sue' in 'sue' (裾) as the 'sue' in 'suede' — the edge of fabric like a cuff or hem. 'Sue' → 裾 (suso, 'cuff / Hem').

Cultural Note

In traditional Japanese clothing like 『着物』 (kimono, 'kimono'), the 『裾』 (suso, 'hem') is carefully adjusted for proper fit and etiquette, especially in formal settings.

Forms

Base: 裾Noun referring to the bottom edge of clothing or hair. Can be used for pants, skirts, or hairstyles to describe the trimmed or folded part.