Japanese Conversation · Level 16
90 words
Japanese word
ジーパン
Pronunciation
Romajijīpan
Meaning
- nounjeans
Example
このジーパンは私によく似合います。ko no jī pa n wa watashi ni yo ku ni a i ma su
These jeans look good on me.
More examples
その店ではジーパンを裾上げしてくれます。so no mise de wa jī pa n o suso a ge shi te ku re ma su
That store will hem jeans for you.
Core concept
Refers to sturdy denim trousers worn as everyday clothing, with the focus on the garment rather than the fabric alone.
Common phrases
ジーパンを履くjī pa n o ha ku
wear jeans
ジーパンを脱ぐjī pa n o nu gu
take off jeans
ジーパンに着替えるjī pa n ni ki ga e ru
change into jeans
ジーパンを試着するjī pa n o shi chaku su ru
try on jeans
Similar words
ジーンズjīnzu: The standard term for trousers made of denim.
Definition in Japanese
デニム生地で作った、腰から足首までを覆うズボン。de ni mu ki ji de tsuku tta koshi ka ra ashi kubi ma de o ō u zu bo n
Word origin
The Japanese term ジーパン (jīpan) comes from G.I. pants, with G.I. referring to an American enlisted soldier and pants referring to the trousers.
Usage tips
- English normally treats jeans as a plural noun, while one item is called a pair of jeans.
Other meanings
- dungareesnoun