刺繍

ししゅう
Alternative writings: 刺しゅう, 刺繡
JLPT:N1
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1Embroidery: the craft of stitching patterns, letters, or pictures onto cloth with thread; also the embroidered work itself. Used as a verb in the form 刺繍する.

NounGroup 3 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

祖母は趣味で花や鳥の刺繍をしている。

My grandmother does embroidery of flowers and birds as a hobby.

ハンカチの隅にイニシャルを刺繍してもらった。

I had my initials embroidered in the corner of the handkerchief.

このブラウスは襟元の繊細な刺繍が美しい。

The delicate embroidery around the collar of this blouse is beautiful.

刺繍は時間はかかるが、完成したときの達成感は大きい。

Embroidery takes time, but the sense of accomplishment when it's finished is huge.