Shopping for jeans — denim types such as handloom selvedge

こんにちは。

Hello.

A common greeting used any time after 10am until evening.

Polite and friendly way to greet someone you meet during the day.

デニム

Denim

Katakana [デニム] is often used for foreign words in Japanese.

Denim is highly popular in Japan for its durability and style.

ジーンズ

Jeans

デニムのジーンズ

Denim jeans

Mix of Katakana and Hiragana representing object ownership.

Japan is renowned for high-quality denim making.

いらっしゃいませ。

Welcome.

Standard greeting from staff upon entering a store.

Heard everywhere in stores across Japan, emphasizes customer service.

どんな

What kind of

Used to inquire about a variety or type.

Useful in stores when asking for specific types or styles.

どんなジーンズを

What kind?

Asking about preferences or types of jeans.

Japanese stores often have varied styles and types of jeans.

手織りの

Hand-woven

Refers to something made by hand, emphasizing craftsmanship.

Japan values craftsmanship; hand-woven items are highly coveted.

セルビッジデニム

Selvedge denim

‘Selvedge’ retains original English pronunciation.

Selvedge denim is valued for quality and traditional weaving techniques in Japan.