Japanese word

背広

Pronunciation

Romajisebiro

Meaning

  • nounsuit

Example

父は背広を着ています。chichi wa se biro o ki te i ma su

My father is wearing a suit.

Illustration for 背広 (suit)

More examples

面接には背広で行きます。men setsu ni wa se biro de i ki ma su

I will wear a suit to the interview.

Core concept

It denotes a matched set of tailored jacket and trousers worn as a man's formal or business outfit.

Common phrases

  • 背広を着るse biro o ki ru

    wear a suit

  • 背広を脱ぐse biro o nu gu

    take off a suit

Similar words

スーツsūtsu: A matched jacket and trousers worn as a formal or business outfit for men or women.

Definition in Japanese

男性が仕事や正式な場で着る、上着とズボンが同じ布地で仕立てられた洋服。dan sei ga shi goto ya sei shiki na ba de ki ru uwa gi to zu bo n ga ona ji nuno ji de shi ta te ra re ta yō fuku

Word origin

The origin of 背広 (sebiro) is commonly connected with Savile Row, a London street famous for tailoring, but this explanation remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 背広 (sebiro) often suggests a man's work suit, so it appears in scenes about going to the office or attending formal events.

Word lists with this word