KANJI
袖
sleeve
cuff
Kun'yomi
そで
On'yomi
しゅう
Example sentences
このシャツは袖が長すぎて、少し直す必要があるね。
The sleeves on this shirt are too long; I need to get them altered a bit.
彼は裏口入学のために、学校側に袖の下を渡したと噂されている。
It is rumored that he gave a bribe to the school to gain admission through unofficial channels.
子どもが話したいことがあるのか、私の袖をそっと引いた。
Perhaps because the child had something to say, they gently tugged on my sleeve.
Practice exercises
1
袖無し
sleeveless
Answer
そでなし
2
袖
Answer
そで
3
袖
Answer
sleeve
4
袖の下
bribe; graft
Answer
そでのした
5
袖口
cuff; opening of a sleeve
Answer
そでぐち
6
袖引く
to tug someone's sleeve (to get their attention/ask for a favor)
Answer
そでひく