Translation guide
How to express the idea of a 'check pattern' (a pattern of squares, like a checkerboard or plaid) in Japanese.
Describing a pattern of squares, such as on fabric, paper, or a surface.
The most common and versatile term for a check pattern, used for clothing, textiles, and designs. 'チェック' comes from English 'check', and '柄' means pattern.
彼はチェック柄のシャツを着ている。
He is wearing a check-patterned shirt.
このスカートはチェック柄がかわいい。
This skirt has a cute check pattern.
Specifically a pattern of alternating colored squares, like a chessboard.
A pattern of intersecting horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors, typical of Scottish tartans.
Literally 'lattice pattern', this is a more traditional or formal term for a check or grid pattern. Often used in technical or design contexts.
格子柄の壁紙を選んだ。
I chose a check-patterned wallpaper.
Short for 'check pattern', often used in fashion contexts. Can be ambiguous as it also means 'check' in other senses.
今年はチェックが流行っている。
Check patterns are trendy this year.
Traditional Japanese term for a checkerboard pattern, often seen in kimono, architecture, and design. It consists of alternating squares, typically in two colors.
この着物は市松模様です。
This kimono has a checkerboard pattern.
Directly from English 'checkerboard', used in modern contexts like fashion or graphic design.
チェッカーボード柄のスニーカーが欲しい。
I want checkerboard-pattern sneakers.
The standard term for tartan or plaid patterns, commonly used in fashion.
タータンチェックのマフラーを巻いている。
She is wearing a tartan scarf.
A more traditional term for a plaid or check pattern, literally 'lattice stripe'. Can refer to various check patterns including tartan.
格子縞の布でバッグを作った。
I made a bag with plaid fabric.