1The part of a garment that covers the arm; a sleeve.
暑いので半袖のシャツに着替えた。
It was hot, so I changed into a short-sleeved shirt.
セーターの袖がほつれてきた。
The sleeve of the sweater has started to fray.
彼女はコートの袖をつかんで引き止めた。
She grabbed the sleeve of his coat to stop him.
料理をする前に袖をまくった。
I rolled up my sleeves before cooking.
2A wing or side section, such as the wings of a stage, or the side part of a desk or gate.
出演者は舞台の袖で出番を待っている。
The performers wait in the wings of the stage for their cue.
机の袖に引き出しがついている。
There are drawers attached to the side of the desk.
3The folded flap of a book's dust jacket, often printed with an author bio or summary.
カバーの袖に本の内容紹介が載っている。
A summary of the book is printed on the jacket flap.