Japanese dictionary
How to say "jacket" in Japanese
ジャケットじゃけっと · jaketto
"Jacket" in Japanese is ジャケット (jaketto). A general word for an outer layer is 上着 (uwagi).
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Ways to say "jacket" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ジャケットじゃけっと · jaketto | Jacket. |
| 上着うわぎ · uwagi | Jacket; outer layer. |
| スーツの上着すーつのうわぎ · sūtsu no uwagi | Suit jacket. |
How to use it
In summer, many offices follow Cool Biz, and 上着なし (no jacket) is acceptable.
"Take off your jacket" is 上着を脱ぐ (uwagi o nugu).
Example sentences
- 少し寒いので、ジャケットを着ます。Sukoshi samui node, jaketto o kimasu.It's a little cold, so I'll put on a jacket.
- どうぞ上着を脱いでください。Dōzo uwagi o nuide kudasai.Please feel free to take off your jacket.
- 夏は上着なしで大丈夫です。Natsu wa uwagi nashi de daijōbu desu.No jacket is needed in summer.
- 新しいジャケットを買いました。Atarashii jaketto o kaimashita.I bought a new jacket.
- 上着をハンガーに掛けてください。Uwagi o hangā ni kakete kudasai.Please hang your jacket on the hanger.
- このジャケットは雨に強いです。Kono jaketto wa ame ni tsuyoi desu.This jacket is water-resistant.
Questions
Should I wear a jacket to work in Japan?
For meetings with clients, a suit jacket is standard. In summer, many offices follow Cool Biz and don't require jackets or ties.
How do you say "take off your jacket" in Japanese?
Say 上着を脱ぐ (uwagi o nugu). A host may say どうぞ上着を脱いでください.
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