Japanese word

ジャケット

Pronunciation

Romajijaketto

Meaning

  • nounjacket

Example

そのジャケットは黒いです。so no ja ke tto wa kuro i de su

That jacket is black.

Illustration for ジャケット (jacket)

More examples

面接ではジャケットを着ます。men setsu de wa ja ke tto o ki ma su

I wear a jacket for interviews.

Core concept

Describes a short outer garment that adds a layer over the upper body and usually opens at the front.

Common phrases

  • ジャケットを着るja ke tto o ki ru

    wear a jacket

  • ジャケットを脱ぐja ke tto o nu gu

    take off a jacket

Similar words

上着uwagi: An outer garment worn over a shirt or other clothes on the upper body.
コートkōto: A longer outer garment worn over other clothes, often for warmth or protection from weather.
ブレザーburezā: A smart jacket with a structured shape, often worn for school, work, or formal events.

Definition in Japanese

シャツなどの上に着る、腰丈程度の外衣。sha tsu na do no ue ni ki ru koshi take tei do no gai i

Word origin

The form ジャケット (jaketto) comes from English jacket; the English word came through French jaquette, a term for a short coat.

Usage tips

  • The compound CDジャケット (CD jaketto) refers to a CD's cover design in Japanese, giving ジャケット (jaketto) a non clothing use.

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