Japanese word

半ズボン

Pronunciation

Romajihanzubon

Meaning

  • nounshorts

Example

暑い日は半ズボンをはきます。atsu i hi wa han zu bo n o ha ki ma su

I wear shorts on hot days.

Illustration for 半ズボン (shorts)

More examples

弟は暑くなると半ズボンに着替えます。otōto wa atsu ku na ru to han zu bo n ni ki ga e ma su

When it gets hot, my little brother changes into shorts.

Core concept

Describes short trousers that cover the waist and upper legs and end near the knees.

Common phrases

  • 半ズボンをはくhan zu bo n o ha ku

    wear shorts

  • 半ズボンに着替えるhan zu bo n ni ki ga e ru

    change into shorts

Similar words

短パンtanpan: A casual word for trousers with legs ending above the knees.
ショートパンツshōtopantsu: A clothing term for trousers with short legs, often used in fashion and sports.
ハーフパンツhāfupantsu: A clothing term for short trousers whose legs usually end near the knees.

Definition in Japanese

腰から膝までほどの長さの短いズボン。koshi ka ra hiza ma de ho do no naga sa no mijika i zu bo n

Word origin

半ズボン (han zubon) combines 半 (han, "half") with ズボン (zubon, "trousers"), which entered Japanese from French jupon.

Usage tips

  • When 半ズボン (han zubon) is translated as shorts, English normally uses the plural form shorts for the garment, including when referring to one pair.

Opposites

  • 長ズボンchōzubonlong pantsnoun

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