How to say "felt" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe common word for felt as a material — a dense, matted fabric. Use it when talking about the fabric itself, as in handicrafts, hats, and similar items.
- nounA less common word, usually written in kana alone, that covers felt but also woollen cloth generally; unless woollen cloth is what you mean, フェルト is usually the word you want for felt.
Both words name the fabric, not the past tense of 'feel': use the common 「フェルト」 for felt itself, and 「ラシャ」, which also means woollen cloth, only when that broader woollen sense is what you mean.
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