Translation guide
A decorative trim or ruffle on clothing, or something extra and non-essential.
The physical frill or ruffle on a garment, like on a collar or cuff.
The most common and direct loanword for a frill or ruffle on clothing.
このブラウスは襟にフリルがついている。
This blouse has a frill on the collar.
A more descriptive native Japanese term for a decorative pleat or frill, often used in sewing contexts.
スカートの裾に飾りひだを付けた。
I added a frill to the hem of the skirt.
Literally 'frill decoration', used when emphasizing the decorative aspect.
子供服にはフリル飾りがよく使われる。
Frill decorations are often used on children's clothing.
An additional feature or detail that is not strictly necessary, often implying it's just for show.
A common phrase meaning 'something unnecessary' or 'extra thing', often used for non-essential features.
このアプリには余計なものが多すぎる。
This app has too many frills.
Literally 'it's nothing more than decoration', used to dismiss something as a mere frill.
その機能は飾りに過ぎない。
That feature is just a frill.
Means 'useless decoration', a stronger way to say something is a frill with negative connotation.
無駄な装飾を省いてシンプルにした。
We removed the frills and made it simple.