Japanese dictionary
How to say "skirt" in Japanese
スカートすかーと · sukāto
"Skirt" in Japanese is スカート (sukāto). To wear a skirt is スカートをはく (sukāto o haku).
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Ways to say "skirt" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| スカートすかーと · sukāto | Skirt. |
| スカートをはくすかーとをはく · sukāto o haku | To wear a skirt. |
How to use it
Clothing on the lower body, like skirts, pants and shoes, uses はく (haku).
A long skirt is ロングスカート, and a mini skirt is ミニスカート.
Example sentences
- 黒いスカートをはいています。Kuroi sukāto o haite imasu.I'm wearing a black skirt.
- このスカートを試着してもいいですか。Kono sukāto o shichaku shite mo ii desu ka.May I try on this skirt?
- 学校の制服はスカートです。Gakkō no seifuku wa sukāto desu.The school uniform has a skirt.
- ロングスカートを買いました。Rongu sukāto o kaimashita.I bought a long skirt.
- スカートの丈を短くしてもらいました。Sukāto no take o mijikaku shite moraimashita.I had my skirt shortened.
- 今日はスカートかパンツか迷っています。Kyō wa sukāto ka pantsu ka mayotte imasu.I can't decide between a skirt and pants today.
Questions
Which verb do you use for wearing a skirt?
Use はく (haku), the same verb as for pants and shoes.
Does パンツ mean pants or underwear?
Both. In fashion, パンツ means pants, but it can also mean underwear. ズボン (zubon) is a clear word for pants.
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