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pleats

/pliːts/

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noun

プリーツ, ひだ

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.

Examples :

"The school uniform skirt had neat, ironed pleats that allowed the girls to move comfortably. "

学校の制服のスカートには、女の子たちが快適に動けるように、きちんとアイロンのかけられたプリーツがありました。

appearance style wear material

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noun

ひだ

A fold in an organ, usually a longitudinal fold in a long leaf such as that of palmetto, lending it stiffness.

Examples :

"The palmetto leaf's natural pleats give it strength, allowing it to stand upright even in strong winds. "

ヤシの葉の自然なひだは強度を与え、強風の中でもまっすぐに立つことができます。

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noun

ひだ

Examples :

"Her skirt had neat pleats that fell just above her knees. "

彼女のスカートには、膝のすぐ上で落ちるきれいなひだがありました。

appearance style wear

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verb

ひだを寄せる

To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

Examples :

"She carefully pleats the skirt of her daughter's school uniform to make sure it looks neat. "

彼女は娘の制服のスカートがきちんと見えるように、丁寧にひだを寄せます。

appearance style wear material

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verb

ひだを作る

Examples :

"The tailor pleats the fabric to create the skirt's folds. "

仕立て屋はスカートのひだを作るために生地にひだを作ります。

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