Japanese word

ジーンズ

Pronunciation

Romajijīnzu

Meaning

  • nounjeans

Example

このジーンズは丈夫です。ko no jī n zu wa jō bu de su

These jeans are durable.

Illustration for ジーンズ (jeans)

More examples

休日はジーンズで出かけます。kyū jitsu wa jī n zu de de ka ke ma su

I go out in jeans on holidays.

Core concept

Refers to denim trousers whose durable fabric makes them suitable for casual daily wear.

Common phrases

  • ジーンズをはくjī n zu o ha ku

    wear jeans

  • ジーンズを買うjī n zu o ka u

    buy jeans

Similar words

ジーパンjīpan: A casual Japanese term for trousers made of denim.
デニムdenimu: A term for jeans that emphasizes their denim material or style.

Definition in Japanese

デニム生地で作った丈夫なズボン。de ni mu ki ji de tsuku tta jō bu na zu bo n

Word origin

The Japanese word ジーンズ (jīnzu) is borrowed from English jeans, which comes from French Gênes, an old name for Genoa, where similar cloth was made.

Usage tips

  • English speakers commonly use the phrase a pair of jeans for one item because jeans is treated as a plural noun.

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