彼はシャツの袖をまくった
He rolled up his shirt sleeves.
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Because it was hot, he rolled up his shirt sleeves.
料理中に、うっかり袖を濡らしてしまった。
I accidentally got my sleeve wet while cooking.
子供は母親の袖を引っ張った
The child tugged on his mother's sleeve.
彼はシャツの袖をまくり上げて、作業に取りかかった。
He rolled up his shirt sleeves and set to work.
「袖振り合うも多生の縁」ということわざがある。
There is a proverb that says, 'Even brushing sleeves is a karmic connection from a previous life.'
袖振り合うも多生の縁という言葉があるように、この出会いを大切にしたい。
Just as the saying goes, 'Even a chance brush of sleeves is due to a connection from a previous life,' I want to cherish this encounter.
袖振り合うも他生の縁と言うように、人との出会いは大切にしたい。
As the saying 'even brushing sleeves is karma from a previous life' goes, I want to treasure my encounters with people.
彼女は着物の袖を仕付けた。
She basted the sleeves of the kimono.
Usage Notes
Refers to the part of a garment that covers the arm. Also used for the wings of a stage.
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