ヘムhemu

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Definitions
  1. nounhem
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Related裾すそNeutralNeutral term for the lower part or bottom edge of a garment such as a skirt or trousers; unlike ヘム, it denotes the whole lower section, not just the stitched edge.

Use ヘム for the sewn, folded edge of a garment, especially when discussing sewing or alterations; use 裾 for the bottom portion of clothing more generally, as in how long a skirt hangs.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 布ぬのの端はしを折り返おりかえして縫ぬい、ほつれを防ふせぐこと。
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