ジャージ
jāji
The English word 'jersey' (referring to an athletic shirt) is translated into Japanese as ジャージ (jāji).
In Japan, ジャージ is frequently used to refer to an entire tracksuit or athletic training outfit, not just the shirt itself.
Meaning: shirt worn by a member of an athletic team (noun)
Which one should you use?
In Japanese, ジャージ (jāji) refers to athletic shirts or tracksuits, whereas ジャージー (jājiī) refers to the breed of cow or the island of Jersey.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
jāji
Did you know?
- In some contexts, describing a person as 'wearing a ジャージ' (jāji) implies they are in 'relaxation mode' or casual mode, often used when describing someone staying at home.
- In Japanese schools, wearing your ジャージ (jāji) is a common way to transition from formal uniforms to more comfortable, casual attire during club activities. It functions as a functional uniform rather than just sportswear.
- While the English word 'jersey' can refer to a knit fabric, in Japanese, that specific textile is usually referred to as 天竺 (tenjiku). Using ジャージ (jāji) focuses almost exclusively on the athletic context.
Examples in context
- 彼女は赤色のジャージを着ています。She is wearing a red jersey.
- 彼はサッカーユニフォームを着ている。He is wearing a soccer jersey.
- 新しいジャージが欲しいです。Atarashii jāji ga hoshii desu.I want a new jersey.
- そのジャージはかっこいいですね。Sono jāji wa kakkoii desu ne.That jersey is cool.
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are talking about sports clothes at home.
- 蓮 Renそのジャージ、新しいの？Sono jāji, atarashii no?Is that jersey new?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、昨日買ったんだ。Un, kinō katta nda.Yes, I bought it yesterday.
- 蓮 Ren色がとても綺麗だね。Iro ga totemo kirei da ne.The color is very beautiful.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう、お気に入りだよ。Arigatō, okiniri da yo.Thanks, it's my favorite.
