English–Japanese
“dress” in Japanese
How to say “dress” in Japanese
“Dress” in Japanese is ドレス (doresu).
A one-piece garment covers the upper body and extends downward, with its shape and fabric showing how formal it is.
Example sentences with ドレス
このドレスはきれいです。ko no do re su wa ki re i de su
This dress is pretty.
妹は発表会で青いドレスを着ました。imōto wa hap pyō kai de ao i do re su o ki ma shi ta
My younger sister wore a blue dress at the recital.
Tips for using ドレス
- In Japanese, ドレス (doresu) often suggests a formal or elegant dress, while English dress also commonly refers to ordinary one-piece clothing.
Other Japanese words for “dress”
母は赤ちゃんに服を着せます。haha wa aka cha n ni fuku o ki se ma su
Mother dresses the baby.
夏はワンピースを着ます。natsu wa wa n pī su o ki ma su
I wear a dress in summer.