Learn the basic Japanese vocabulary for clothing
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| シャツ (shatsu) |
| ズボン (zubon) |
| ドレス (doresu) |
| What do these words mean? Stick around. |
| In this quick lesson, you’ll learn Japanese vocabulary related to clothing. |
| Before we start, did you know that the word "kimono" doesn’t only refer to the traditional Japanese dress? Do you know what it really means? |
| Keep watching for the answer at the end. |
| ジャケット (jaketto) |
| "jacket" |
| [SLOW] ジャケット (jaketto) |
| ジャケット (jaketto) |
| In Japanese, the word “ジャケット” isn’t only for clothes. |
| We also say CD ジャケット or レコードジャケット for the cover of CDs and records. |
| Susan tries on a jacket while shopping with Lina. |
| Susan: このジャケットは暖かいです。とてもいいです。 (Kono jaketto wa atatakai desu. Totemo ii desu.) |
| Lina: よく似合っていますよ！ (Yoku niatte imasu yo!) |
| シャツ (shatsu) |
| "shirt" |
| [SLOW] シャツ (shatsu) |
| シャツ (shatsu) |
| In Japanese, office shirts are called “ワイシャツ.” |
| The name comes from “white shirts.” |
| Originally, it referred to white shirts in general, |
| but today it usually means a collared, button-up shirt worn for business. |
| In most cases, a ワイシャツ is understood as a fairly formal shirt for office or business settings. |
| Jack and Steve shop for shirts. |
| Jack: 見てください！ここはシャツがたくさんありますよ。 (Mite kudasai! Koko wa shatsu ga takusan arimasu yo.) |
| Steve: いいシャツを探しましょうね。 (Ii shatsu o sagashimashō ne.) |
| ズボン (zubon) |
| "pants" |
| [SLOW] ズボン (zubon) |
| ズボン (zubon) |
| You can also say パンツ. |
| But パンツ can also mean underwear, so the meaning depends on the context. |
| Oscar comments on Tom's new outfit. |
| Oscar: トムさんの新しいズボン、ちょっと大きいですね。 (Tomu-san no atarashii zubon, chotto ōkii desu ne.) |
| Tom: ええ、もう少し小さいサイズの方がよさそうです。(Ee, mō sukoshi chiisai saizu no hō ga yosasō desu.) |
| ドレス (doresu) |
| "dress" |
| [SLOW] ドレス (doresu) |
| ドレス (doresu) |
| In Japanese, ドレス usually refers to a one-piece worn for formal or special occasions. |
| For everyday wear, you would usually say ワンピース. |
| Lina admires a dress Susan is trying on. |
| Lina: 今試着しているそのドレス、とても素敵ですね！ (Ima shichaku shite iru sono doresu, totemo suteki desu ne!) |
| Susan: ありがとうございます！買おうと思います。 (Arigatō gozaimasu! Kaō to omoimasu.) |
| スーツ (sūtsu) |
| "suit" |
| [SLOW] スーツ (sūtsu) |
| スーツ (sūtsu) |
| In Japan, the suit industry is mostly focused on ready-made suits. |
| Made-to-order suits are considered more special or luxurious. |
| Yoko and Kaname chat about their work attire. |
| Yoko: 私は毎日、仕事にスーツを着て行きます。 (Watashi wa mainichi, shigoto ni sūtsu o kite ikimasu.) |
| Kaname: それは毎日大変そうだけど、かっこいいですね。 (Sore wa mainichi taihen sō dakedo, kakkoii desu ne.) |
| 服 (fuku) |
| "clothing" |
| [SLOW] 服 (fuku) |
| 服 (fuku) |
| In Japanese, clothes are often divided into 洋服 and 和服. |
| Yōfuku means Western-style clothing, like shirts, pants, or dresses, and it’s what people wear in everyday life. |
| Wafuku refers to traditional Japanese clothing, such as kimono or yukata, and is usually worn on special occasions. |
| Tom tells Yuya about decluttering his wardrobe. |
| Tom: クローゼットを片付けています。服を何枚か寄付します。 (Kurōzetto o katazukete imasu. Fuku o nan-maika kifu shimasu.) |
| Yuya: いいですね、僕もそうしようかな。 |
| (Ii desu ne, boku mo sō shiyō kana.) |
| スカート (sukāto) |
| "skirt" |
| [SLOW] スカート (sukāto) |
| スカート (sukāto) |
| In Japan, junior high and high school girls often wear skirts as part of their school uniforms. |
| Susan and Eri chat about their friend at a party. |
| Susan: 陽子さんの今夜の服、見ましたか？ |
| (Yōko-san no kon'ya no fuku, mimashita ka?) |
| Eri: はい、黄色いスカートを履いていますね。すごくおしゃれです。 (Hai, kiiroi sukāto o haite imasu ne. Sugoku oshare desu.) |
| パジャマ (pajama) |
| "pajamas" |
| [SLOW] パジャマ (pajama) |
| パジャマ (pajama) |
| In the past, people mainly called them nemaki (traditional sleepwear). |
| Today, pajamas are the most common term. |
| Susan and Jack shop together at a mall. |
| Susan: 新しいパジャマが欲しいです。 |
| (Atarashii pajama ga hoshii desu.) |
| Jack: では、快適そうなものを探しましょう。 |
| (Dewa, kaiteki sō na mono o sagashimashō.) |
| ネクタイ (nekutai) |
| "necktie" |
| [SLOW] ネクタイ (nekutai) |
| ネクタイ (nekutai) |
| A bow tie is called 蝶ネクタイ (chōnecktie) in Japanese, which literally means “butterfly tie” because of its shape. |
| Ken tells Yuya about a recent trip to the mall. |
| Ken: いい買い物をしました。ネクタイは無料で付いてきました！ (Ii kaimono o shimashita. Nekutai wa muryō de tsuite kimashita!) |
| Yuya: すごいですね！ (Sugoi desu ne!) |
| Let's review. |
| You'll see the words in English and your job is to say the words in Japanese. |
| Ready? |
| Do you remember how to say "jacket"? |
| ジャケット (jaketto) |
| ジャケット (jaketto) |
| And how to say "shirt"? |
| シャツ (shatsu) |
| シャツ (shatsu) |
| How about "pants"? |
| ズボン (zubon) |
| ズボン (zubon) |
| Do you remember how to say "dress"? |
| ドレス (doresu) |
| ドレス (doresu) |
| And how to say "suit"? |
| スーツ (sūtsu) |
| スーツ (sūtsu) |
| Let's try "clothing"! |
| 服 (fuku) |
| 服 (fuku) |
| What about "skirt"? |
| スカート (sukāto) |
| スカート (sukāto) |
| Now, let's see if you remember how to say "pajamas"! |
| パジャマ (pajama) |
| パジャマ (pajama) |
| And finally, do you remember how to say "necktie"? |
| ネクタイ (nekutai) |
| ネクタイ (nekutai) |
| Did you know that the word "kimono" doesn’t only refer to the traditional Japanese dress? Do you know what it really means? |
| 着物 (kimono) literally means “a thing to wear” (着 is "wear," and 物 means "thing"). In the past, it meant all clothes. However today most people use it to mean the traditional Japanese robe. |
| Thanks for watching! Don't forget to practice these new words and phrases, and see you next time! |
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