Japanese Word · Intermediate
しましま
stripes
Pronunciation: [ɕima̠ɕima̠]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "stripes".
Example
縞々のシャツ
striped shirt
Practice tips
- Practice しましま out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.