半袖（はんそで、hansode）
- short sleeves

The Japanese word 半袖 (は ん そ で) means "short sleeves" or "short-sleeved". It is a noun that describes clothing with sleeves that do not extend to the wrist. It specifically refers to the length of the sleeves.

⚫︎今日 は 半袖 で は 暑 い か な。 Translation: I wonder if it will be hot in [short sleeves] today. ⚫︎夏 は 半袖 の シャツ を よく 着 ます。 Translation: I often wear short-sleeved shirts in the summer. ⚫︎彼 は 半袖 の ポロシャツ を 着 て い た。 Translation: He was wearing a [short-sleeved] polo shirt.

This word is used to describe any garment that has short sleeves, such as shirts, blouses, dresses, and t-shirts. You can use it to talk about what you are wearing, what someone else is wearing, or what type of clothing you prefer to wear in certain weather conditions. It is a common word, especially during warmer seasons.

半袖 is typically written in kanji as 半袖. • The reading is はんそで in hiragana. • There are no other common ways to write this word. • The okurigana (送りがな) is consistent; there are no variations.

There are no direct, single-word synonyms for 半袖. However, words or phrases that describe similar sleeve lengths, or that focus on the general type of clothing, can sometimes be used. • Sometimes, people may use "t-shirt" (T シャツ or ティーシャツ) • "Shirt" (シャツ)

The direct antonym is "long sleeves" or "long-sleeved". • 長袖 (ちょうそで) - long sleeves

今日 は 半袖 じゃ ちょっと 寒 い か も。 ・Translation: It might be a little cold in [short sleeves] today. ・Explanation: This sentence expresses a concern about feeling cold while wearing a short-sleeved garment, suggesting that a garment with longer sleeves might be more appropriate.

夏 は 半袖 が 涼しく て いい ね。 ・Translation: Short sleeves are cool and nice in summer, aren't they? ・Explanation: This sentence expresses a positive feeling about the comfort of wearing short-sleeved clothing during the summer season.

The word 半袖 is formed from two kanji: • 半 (はん) - meaning "half" or "semi." • 袖 (そで) - meaning "sleeve." Therefore, 半袖 literally translates to "half sleeve," accurately describing the length of the sleeves. The combination creates the meaning of a sleeve that is shorter than a full-length sleeve.