ラペル
raperu
The English word "lapel" is translated into Japanese as ラペル (raperu).
ラペル refers to each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a jacket or coat.
Meaning: each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a jacket or coat (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
raperu
Did you know?
- The term 襟 'eri' is used in the common idiom 襟を正す 'eri o tadasu', which literally means 'to straighten one's collar' but figuratively means to brace oneself or show respect.
- Japanese luxury boutiques often use French terms like シルエット 'silhouette' alongside ラペル because the Japanese fashion industry historically viewed French tailoring as the gold standard.
- While ラペル is used for Western suits, the traditional Japanese kimono has a wide overlapping collar called 襟 'eri' that is folded and tucked in a specific way that differs from a Western lapel.
Examples in context
- ラペルにブローチをつけてもいいですか？Reperu ni burōchi o tsukete mo ii desu ka?Is it okay to attach a brooch to the lapel?
Example conversation
陽葵 is helping 陽太 get ready for a formal event.
- 陽太 Yota陽葵、このジャケットのラペルはどうかな？陽葵, kono jaketto no reperu wa dō kana?Himari, how is the lapel of this jacket?
- 陽葵 Himariとても綺麗だよ、陽太。Totemo kirei da yo, Yōta.It's very beautiful, Yota.
- 陽太 Yotaラペルにピンを刺しても大丈夫かな？Reperu ni pin o sashite mo daijōbu kana?I wonder if it's okay to pin something to the lapel?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、すごく似合うと思うよ。Un, sugoku niau to omou yo.Yeah, I think it will look great on you.
