Japanese word

ジャンパー

Pronunciation

Romajijanpā

Meaning

  • nounjacket

Example

私は新しいジャンパーを着ています。watashi wa atara shi i ja n pā o ki te i ma su

I am wearing a new jacket.

Illustration for ジャンパー (jacket)

More examples

春先は薄手のジャンパーが便利です。haru saki wa usu de no ja n pā ga ben ri de su

A lightweight jacket is useful in early spring.

Core concept

Describes an outer layer worn over other clothes for protection and comfortable movement, often with a simple front opening.

Common phrases

  • ジャンパーを羽織るja n pā o ha o ru

    throw on a jacket

  • ジャンパーのフードja n pā no fū do

    jacket hood

  • ジャンパーの袖ja n pā no sode

    jacket sleeve

Similar words

ブルゾンburuzon: A short casual outer garment, often with a fitted hem and cuffs.
ジャケットjaketto: A short outer garment with a more structured or formal style.
上着uwagi: A garment worn over a shirt or other clothes to cover the upper body.

Definition in Japanese

衣服の上に重ねて着る、動きやすく仕立てた上着。i fuku no ue ni kasa ne te ki ru ugo ki ya su ku shi ta te ta uwa gi

Word origin

ジャンパー (janpā) comes from English jumper, whose clothing sense is related to a garment that can be pulled on for active work or movement.

Usage tips

  • In English, jumper can mean a sweater in British usage or a dress in some contexts, while ジャンパー (janpā) generally refers to a jacket-like outer garment in Japanese.

Other meanings

  • windbreakernoun
  • blousonnoun

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