English–Japanese

“sweater” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisētā

Example

これはセーターです。ko re wa sē tā de su

This is a sweater.

Illustration for セーター (sweater)

How to say “sweater” in Japanese

“Sweater” in Japanese is セーター (sētā).

It centers on a soft knitted garment that covers the upper body and helps retain body heat.

Full entry for セーター: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with セーター

赤いセーターを着ます。aka i sē tā o ki ma su

I wear a red sweater.

寒い日はセーターを着ます。samu i hi wa sē tā o ki ma su

I wear a sweater on cold days.

Tips for using セーター

  • English speakers often use sweater as a broad clothing term that includes both pullovers and cardigans, so it does not necessarily mean a pullover only.

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