Translation guide
Describes cloth that is old, worn, or used. The best Japanese word depends on whether you mean 'old and worn out', 'old and faded', 'used rags', or 'vintage fabric'.
Cloth that is old and showing signs of wear, such as being threadbare or frayed.
General term for old cloth, often used for rags or recycled fabric.
古布でぞうきんを作った。
I made a dust cloth from old cloth.
Rag, tattered cloth. Emphasizes shabbiness or being torn.
彼はぼろ布のような服を着ていた。
He was wearing clothes like rags.
Cloth that has lost its color or become dull due to age or washing.
Faded cloth. Focuses on loss of color.
色あせた布でカバーを作り直した。
I remade the cover with faded cloth.
Pieces of old cloth used for cleaning or as waste material.
Worn-out cloth, cloth that has been used until it's old.
使い古しの布を集めてリサイクルに出した。
I collected worn-out cloth and put it out for recycling.
Scrap cloth, leftover pieces. Often used in crafts.
端切れでパッチワークを作るのが趣味です。
My hobby is making patchwork from scrap cloth.
Old cloth valued for its age, often used in traditional crafts or as collectibles.
Antique cloth, often used for decorative purposes.
アンティークの布を使ってクッションを作った。
I made a cushion using antique cloth.
Old cloth pieces, especially from kimonos, valued by collectors.
骨董市で古裂を買った。
I bought some old kimono fabric at the antique market.