手袋

てぶくろ

glove(s)

JLPT N4

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"手袋" (てぶくろ) means "glove(s)" in Japanese. It refers to coverings worn on the hands, typically for warmth or protection.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "手袋" in everyday conversation during cold seasons or when discussing clothing. It can refer to various types of gloves, including winter gloves, leather gloves, or work gloves.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 手袋をはめる: to put on gloves
  • 手袋を脱ぐ: to take off gloves
  • 革の手袋: leather gloves
  • 暖かい手袋: warm gloves

These collocations are useful for describing actions involving gloves or their characteristics.

Register and Politeness

"手袋" is a neutral term and can be used in both casual and formal situations without issue.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "手袋" with "手袋をする" or "手袋をはめる". Both "する" and "はめる" can be used with "手袋" to mean "to wear gloves," but "はめる" is more specific and common for gloves, while "する" is more general for accessories.

Example Sentences

さむいのでてぶくろをはめてでかけました。

Because it was cold, I put on gloves and went out.

このてぶくろはかわでできていて、とてもあたたかいです。

These gloves are made of leather and are very warm.

てぶくろをぬぐときは、かたほうずつゆっくりはずしましょう。

When taking off gloves, remove them slowly one at a time.