Japanese word

スラックス

Pronunciation

Romajisurakkusu

Meaning

  • nounslacks

Example

兄は新しいスラックスを買いました。ani wa atara shi i su ra kku su o ka i ma shi ta

My older brother bought new slacks.

Illustration for スラックス (slacks)

More examples

父は古いスラックスの裾を直しました。chichi wa furu i su ra kku su no suso o nao shi ma shi ta

My father repaired the hem of his old slacks.

Core concept

Refers to a pair of trousers chosen for a polished outfit rather than as part of a one-piece garment.

Common phrases

  • スラックスをはいているsu ra kku su o ha i te i ru

    be wearing slacks

  • 新しいスラックスatara shi i su ra kku su

    new slacks

Similar words

ズボンzubon: The common general word for trousers, without specifying their degree of formality or neatness.
パンツpantsu: A general term for trousers that is also used for underwear in other contexts.

Definition in Japanese

比較的改まった服装に用いる、腰から足首までを覆うズボン。hi kaku teki arata ma tta fuku sō ni mochi i ru koshi ka ra ashi kubi ma de o ō u zu bo n

Word origin

スラックス (surakkusu) comes from English slacks, a plural noun related to slack, meaning loose or not tight.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use slacks for trousers worn at work or in other neat settings, while jeans are normally named separately.

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