ジャケット
jaketto[d͡ʑa̠ke̞t̚to̞]
In Japanese, jacket is translated as ジャケット (jaketto).
The word ジャケット is used to refer to a piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse. While ジャケット specifically refers to a jacket, other terms can be used depending on the specific type of garment or the level of formality required.
Meaning: piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
jaketto
Did you know?
- In the context of music, ジャケット refers specifically to the cover art or sleeve of a CD or vinyl record rather than a piece of clothing.
- In Japanese business etiquette, taking off your ジャケット in front of a superior can be seen as too casual or disrespectful depending on the setting.
- A light, casual jacket often referred to in English might be called a 羽織もの (haorimono) in a descriptive sense, literally meaning 'something to drape over'.
Examples in context
- そのジャケットいいね。I like your jacket.This sentence is useful for expressing that you like someone's ジャケット.Tatoeba #11052204 by small_snow, translation #9814652 by DJ_Saidez
- どのジャケットがトムの？Which jacket is Tom's?This sentence is useful for asking which ジャケット belongs to Tom.Tatoeba #8877752 by bunbuku, translation #6659652 by CK
- それって新しいジャケット？Is that a new jacket?This sentence is useful for asking if a certain item is a new ジャケット.Tatoeba #8818406 by bunbuku, translation #3264688 by CK
- 私はジャケットを着て会議に出席しました。I attended the meeting wearing a jacket.
- 上着を脱いでください。Please take off your jacket.
- 今日はジャンパーを着ています。I'm wearing a jacket today.
- アウターを買いたいと思っています。I'm thinking of buying a jacket.
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are at a clothing store.
- 結衣 Yuiこのジャケット、健太に似合うと思うよ。kono jaketto, kenta ni niau to omou yo.I think this jacket would look good on you, Kenta.
- 健太 Kenta本当？ちょっと高いけど、買おうかな。hontou? chotto takai kedo, kaou kana.Really? It's a bit expensive, but maybe I'll buy it.
- 結衣 Yui色も綺麗だし、すごくいいと思う。iro mo kirei dashi, sugoku ii to omou.The color is beautiful, so I think it's great.
- 健太 Kentaありがとう。じゃあ、これにするよ。arigatou. jaa, kore ni suru yo.Thanks. In that case, I'll take this one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jacket” translations and entries ジャケット, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
