This is the 3164th most frequent Japanese word.
半袖
Short sleeves.
In this sentence, "半袖" refers to clothing, specifically short-sleeved clothes, indicating a type of garment commonly worn during warmer seasons.
私は夏に半袖を着ます。
I wear short sleeves in the summer.
In this usage, "半袖" is part of the compound "半袖のシャツ," emphasizing the short-sleeve style of the shirt being worn.
彼女は半袖のシャツを着ていた。
She was wearing a short-sleeved shirt.
Here, "半袖" is used to describe a type of clothing being searched for, implying a preference or requirement for short-sleeved garments.