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Japanese Clothing Vocabulary: 150+ Fashion Words to Know
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Table of Contents
1. Tops (Shirts, Sweaters, Outerwear)
2. Bottoms (Pants, Skirts)
3. Dresses & Formal Wear
4. Footwear
5. Traditional Clothing
6. Sleepwear & Loungewear
7. Underwear & Innerwear
8. Fabrics & Materials
9. Fashion Styles
10. Accessories
11. Bags & Extras
12. Kids Clothes
Japanese clothing vocabulary is essential if you plan to shop in Japan, follow Japanese fashion trends, or simply improve your language skills. From traditional garments like kimono to modern styles and accessories, this guide from Mazii covers over 150 words categorized for easy learning.
Japanese Clothing Vocabulary: 150+ Fashion Words to Know
Tops (Shirts, Sweaters, Outerwear)
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
シャツ |
shatsu |
Shirt |
ワイシャツ |
waishatsu |
Dress shirt |
Tシャツ |
tī-shatsu |
T-shirt |
ブラウス |
burausu |
Blouse |
ポロシャツ |
poroshatsu |
Polo shirt |
カーディガン |
kādigan |
Cardigan |
セーター |
sētā |
Sweater |
トレーナー |
torēnā |
Sweatshirt |
パーカー |
pākā |
Hoodie |
ジャケット |
jaketto |
Jacket |
ブルゾン |
buruzon |
Bomber jacket |
コート |
kōto |
Coat |
トレンチコート |
torenchikōto |
Trench coat |
レインコート |
reinkōto |
Raincoat |
ダウンジャケット |
daun jaketto |
Down jacket |
ベスト |
besuto |
Vest |
ノースリーブ |
nōsurību |
Sleeveless top |
Bottoms (Pants, Skirts)
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
ズボン |
zubon |
Pants |
パンツ |
pantsu |
Pants/Underwear |
ジーンズ |
jīnzu |
Jeans |
チノパン |
chinopan |
Chino pants |
スラックス |
surakkusu |
Slacks |
ショートパンツ |
shōtopantsu |
Shorts |
ハーフパンツ |
hāfupantsu |
Half pants |
レギンス |
reginsu |
Leggings |
タイツ |
taitsu |
Tights |
スカート |
sukāto |
Skirt |
ミニスカート |
minisukāto |
Mini skirt |
ロングスカート |
rongusukāto |
Long skirt |
プリーツスカート |
purītsusukāto |
Pleated skirt |
Dresses & Formal Wear
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
ドレス |
doresu |
Dress |
ワンピース |
wanpīsu |
One-piece dress |
イブニングドレス |
ibuningu doresu |
Evening dress |
スーツ |
sūtsu |
Suit |
ビジネススーツ |
bijinesu sūtsu |
Business suit |
タキシード |
takishīdo |
Tuxedo |
フォーマルウェア |
fōmaru wea |
Formal wear |
パーティードレス |
pātī doresu |
Party dress |
Footwear
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
くつ |
kutsu |
Shoes |
スニーカー |
sunīkā |
Sneakers |
サンダル |
sandaru |
Sandals |
ブーツ |
būtsu |
Boots |
ハイヒール |
haihīru |
High heels |
ローファー |
rōfā |
Loafers |
スリッパ |
surippa |
Slippers |
下駄 |
geta |
Traditional wooden sandals |
草履 |
zōri |
Traditional sandals |
Traditional Clothing
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
きもの |
kimono |
Kimono |
ゆかた |
yukata |
Summer kimono |
はかま |
hakama |
Hakama |
ふりそで |
furisode |
Long-sleeved kimono |
おび |
obi |
Kimono sash |
たび |
tabi |
Traditional socks |
Sleepwear & Loungewear
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
パジャマ |
pajama |
Pajamas |
ネグリジェ |
negurije |
Nightgown |
ナイトガウン |
naitogaun |
Nightgown / Robe |
バスローブ |
basurōbu |
Bathrobe |
スリープウェア |
surīpu wea |
Sleepwear |
ルームウェア |
rūmu wea |
Room wear / Loungewear |
Underwear & Innerwear
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
パンツ |
pantsu |
Underpants |
ショーツ |
shōtsu |
Shorts (women) |
トランクス |
torankusu |
Boxers |
ブリーフ |
burīfu |
Briefs |
ブラジャー |
burajā |
Bra |
スポーツブラ |
supōtsu bura |
Sports bra |
ブラトップ |
buratoppu |
Bra top |
ペチコート |
pechikōto |
Petticoat |
キャミソール |
kyamisōru |
Camisole |
タンクトップ |
tanku toppu |
Tank top |
Fabrics & Materials
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
コットン |
kotton |
Cotton |
ウール |
ūru |
Wool |
シルク |
shiruku |
Silk |
ポリエステル |
poriesuteru |
Polyester |
ナイロン |
nairon |
Nylon |
レザー |
rezā |
Leather |
デニム |
denimu |
Denim |
カシミヤ |
kashimiya |
Cashmere |
リネン |
rinen |
Linen |
Fashion Styles
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
カジュアル |
kajuaru |
Casual |
フォーマル |
fōmaru |
Formal |
ビジネスカジュアル |
bijinesu kajuaru |
Business casual |
ストリートファッション |
sutorīto fasshon |
Street fashion |
スポーティー |
supōtī |
Sporty style |
トラディショナル |
toradishonaru |
Traditional style |
Accessories
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
ネクタイ |
nekutai |
Necktie |
ベルト |
beruto |
Belt |
スカーフ |
sukāfu |
Scarf |
マフラー |
mafurā |
Winter scarf |
帽子 |
bōshi |
Hat |
キャップ |
kyappu |
Cap |
ハット |
hatto |
Hat (fashion) |
サングラス |
sangurasu |
Sunglasses |
メガネ |
megane |
Glasses |
カバン |
kaban |
Bag |
ハンドバッグ |
handobaggu |
Handbag |
手袋 |
tebukuro |
Gloves |
ミトン |
miton |
Mittens |
イヤーマフ |
iyāmafu |
Earmuffs |
ネックウォーマー |
nekkuwōmā |
Neck warmer |
レッグウォーマー |
regguwōmā |
Leg warmer |
Bags & Extras
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
リュックサック |
ryukkusakku |
Backpack |
トートバッグ |
tōtobaggu |
Tote bag |
ショルダーバッグ |
shorudābaggu |
Shoulder bag |
クラッチバッグ |
kuracchibaggu |
Clutch bag |
ポーチ |
pōchi |
Pouch |
Kids Clothes
Kana |
Romaji |
Meaning |
新生児服 |
shinseiji fuku |
Newborn clothes |
ベビー服 |
bebī fuku |
Baby clothes |
ロンパース |
ronpāsu |
Romper |
カバーオール |
kabāōru |
Coverall |
ベビードレス |
bebī doresu |
Baby dress |
ベビーロンパース |
bebī ronpāsu |
Baby romper |
ベビーカー用ケープ |
bebīkā-yō kēpu |
Stroller cape/blanket |
おくるみ |
okurumi |
Swaddling cloth |
スタイ |
sutai |
Bib |
よだれかけ |
yodarekake |
Drool bib |
オムツ |
omutsu |
Diaper |
オムツカバー |
omutsu kabā |
Diaper cover |
子供服 |
kodomofuku |
Children's clothing |
ベビーシャツ |
bebī shatsu |
Baby shirt |
キッズTシャツ |
kizzu tī-shatsu |
Kids T-shirt |
キッズパンツ |
kizzu pantsu |
Kids pants |
オーバーオール |
ōbāōru |
Overalls |
サロペット |
saropetto |
Salopette / Bib overalls |
チュニック |
chunikku |
Tunic |
ベスト |
besuto |
Vest |
トレーナー |
torēnā |
Sweatshirt |
制服 |
seifuku |
School uniform |
体操服 |
taisōfuku |
Gym clothes |
スモック |
sumokku |
Smock (kindergarten) |
通園バッグ |
tsūen baggu |
Kindergarten bag |
ランドセル |
randoseru |
Japanese school backpack |
上履き |
uwabaki |
Indoor school shoes |
給食エプロン |
kyūshoku epuron |
Lunch apron |
ベビーコート |
bebī kōto |
Baby coat |
ベビーパーカー |
bebī pākā |
Baby hoodie |
ベビーマフラー |
bebī mafurā |
Baby scarf |
ベビーレギンス |
bebī reginsu |
Baby leggings |
冬用ジャンプスーツ |
fuyuyō janpusūtsu |
Winter jumpsuit |
防寒ケープ |
bōkan kēpu |
Warm cape for babies |
Learning Japanese clothing vocabulary opens the door to understanding Japan’s unique fashion culture and makes shopping or describing outfits much easier. By mastering these terms, you can confidently talk about clothes, follow style trends, and navigate clothing stores in Japan like a pro.
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