Japanese dictionary
How to say "T-shirt" in Japanese
Tシャツてぃーしゃつ · tī shatsu
"T-shirt" in Japanese is Tシャツ (tī shatsu).
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Ways to say "T-shirt" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Tシャツてぃーしゃつ · tī shatsu | T-shirt. |
How to use it
"Wear a T-shirt" is Tシャツを着る (tī shatsu o kiru).
Many offices allow T-shirts on casual days, but not for client meetings.
Example sentences
- 白いTシャツを買いました。Shiroi tī shatsu o kaimashita.I bought a white T-shirt.
- 週末はTシャツで過ごします。Shūmatsu wa tī shatsu de sugoshimasu.I wear T-shirts on weekends.
- このTシャツのMサイズはありますか。Kono tī shatsu no emu saizu wa arimasu ka.Do you have this T-shirt in medium?
- イベントのTシャツをもらいました。Ibento no tī shatsu o moraimashita.I got a T-shirt from the event.
- 暑いのでTシャツに着替えます。Atsui node tī shatsu ni kigaemasu.It's hot, so I'll change into a T-shirt.
- 会社にTシャツで行ってもいいですか。Kaisha ni tī shatsu de itte mo ii desu ka.Is it OK to wear a T-shirt to the office?
Questions
Can you wear a T-shirt to work in Japan?
It depends on the company. Many tech and casual offices allow it, but suits or business casual are expected for client meetings.
How do you say "change clothes" in Japanese?
Say 着替える (kigaeru): Tシャツに着替える (change into a T-shirt).
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