Japanese Word · Intermediate
メリヤス
knit fabric
Pronunciation: [me̞ɾʲija̠sɨ]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "knit fabric".
Example
日本人はメリヤスの肌着をホワイトシャーツと同じもののやうに心得てゐるが如くなれどこれ甚しき誤なり。
Many Japanese people appear to think of knitted undershirts as the same thing as white shirts, but that is a gross misunderstanding.
Practice tips
- Practice メリヤス 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.