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Reading

Kana: しわ
Romaji: shiwa
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

wrinkle; crease

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

ripple

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: シュウ、 スウ、 しわ、 しぼ
Meanings: wrinkles, creases, folds
Readings: シュン、 ひび、 しわ
Meanings: wrinkles, cracking, creases

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)(がく)(しわ)()せた。
➥She wrinkled her brows.
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(かれ)のスラックスはしわくちゃだ。
➥His slacks are all wrinkled.
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(わたし)はズボンのしわをアイロンで()ばした。
➥I ironed out the wrinkles in my pants.
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この(ふく)はすぐしわになる。
➥This dress creases easily.
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心配(しんぱい)(かれ)(かお)はしわが(あらわ)れてきた。
➥Anxiety lined his face.
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彼女(かのじょ)()(まわ)りには、()じわができてきた。
➥She has started to get a few wrinkles around her eyes.
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