Japanese Conversation · Level 17
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Japanese word
ワンピース
Pronunciation
Romajiwanpīsu
Meaning
- noundress
Example
夏はワンピースを着ます。natsu wa wa n pī su o ki ma su
I wear a dress in summer.
More examples
その店では、花柄のワンピースが人気です。so no mise de wa hana gara no wa n pī su ga nin ki de su
Floral dresses are popular at that store.
Core concept
Describes a single garment that covers the upper body and extends as a skirt, without a separate top and skirt.
Common phrases
ワンピースを着るwa n pī su o ki ru
wear a dress
ワンピースを選ぶwa n pī su o era bu
choose a dress
ワンピースを脱ぐwa n pī su o nu gu
take off a dress
Similar words
ドレスdoresu: A dress designed for formal events or an elegant appearance.
Definition in Japanese
上半身を覆う部分とスカートが一体になった衣服。jō han shin o ō u bu bun to su kā to ga it tai ni na tta i fuku
Word origin
The Japanese noun ワンピース (wanpīsu, "dress") comes from English one-piece, short for one-piece dress, and names clothing made as one garment.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, one-piece often refers to a one-piece swimsuit, while the Japanese loanword ワンピース (wanpīsu) commonly refers to a dress.
Other meanings
- One Piecenoun