そで
sode
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 92 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

袖 is the kanji for "Sleeve". A common reading is そで (sode). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Sleeve

Also : Extension · Wing (building) · Give Cold Shoulder

Readings

kunそで/ sodeonしゅう/ shuu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Example Sentences

この袖をつかいます。

このそでをつかいます。

I use this sleeve.

袖についてはなします。

そでについてはなします。

I talk about sleeve.

Vocabulary using 袖

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