How to say "tuck" in Japanese

• くるむJLPT N2approx.Common
  godan verb, transitive verbThe verb for wrapping something up in something else; its 'tuck' sense is tucking up by wrapping, as when you tuck a blanket around someone. It is not a sewing term.
• 上げあげCommon
  noun, noun (suffix)A noun for a tuck in a garment such as a dress: it names the stitched fold itself rather than the act of tucking.
• タックCommon
  nounThe katakana term for a tuck in clothing and sewing — a stitched fold in a garment. It names the detail itself, not the action of tucking something up by wrapping.

Use 「くるむ」 for tucking something up by wrapping it in something else; 「上げ」 and 「タック」 are nouns for a tuck in a garment, 「タック」 being the katakana sewing term.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• くるむto wrap up (in)
• 上げあげtuck (e.g. in a dress)
• タックtuck (clothing, sewing)
• 挟み込むはさみこむto insert
• まくり上げるまくりあげるto tuck (e.g. sleeves)
• 捲し上げるまくしあげるto tuck (e.g. sleeves)
• 縫い込みぬいこみtuck
• ひだfold