Japanese Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Japanese word
ブラウス
Pronunciation
Romajiburausu
Meaning
- nounblouse
Example
その店でブラウスを買いました。so no mise de bu ra u su o ka i ma shi ta
I bought a blouse at that store.
More examples
このブラウスはスカートによく合います。ko no bu ra u su wa su kā to ni yo ku a i ma su
This blouse goes well with a skirt.
Core concept
Refers to a shirt-like top whose shape or fabric gives it a lighter, softer, or more formal appearance.
Common phrases
ブラウスを着るbu ra u su o ki ru
wear a blouse
ブラウスを脱ぐbu ra u su o nu gu
take off a blouse
ブラウスを試着するbu ra u su o shi chaku su ru
try on a blouse
ブラウスにアイロンをかけるbu ra u su ni a i ro n o ka ke ru
iron a blouse
Similar words
シャツshatsu: A general upper-body garment worn by people of any gender.
Definition in Japanese
上半身に着る、シャツに似た形の柔らかな衣服。jō han shin ni ki ru sha tsu ni ni ta katachi no yawa ra ka na i fuku
Word origin
ブラウス (burausu) is borrowed from English blouse, ultimately from French blouse, meaning a loose garment worn on the upper body.
Usage tips
- English speakers commonly use blouse for a woman's top, while shirt is more general and can refer to similar clothing for any gender.