パーカー
pākā[pa̠ːka̠ː]
In Japanese, パーカー (pākā) refers to the English phrase "parker".
In Japanese, パーカー (pākā) refers to a hooded sweatshirt or a jacket with a hood. While the spelling in Katakana is identical to the English name "Parker", it is used to describe the garment rather than a person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a loanword from the English word "parka", which in Japanese refers to a hoodie or a hooded sweatshirt.
How do you pronounce it?
pākā
Did you know?
- Japanese fashion terminology often creates 'Wasei-eigo' or Japan-made English. パーカー is a prime example, as it evolved from 'parka' to describe a garment that English speakers simply call a 'hoodie'.
- If you call someone パーカー (Parker) without a title like さん (san), you might sound like you are addressing a piece of clothing rather than a person. In Japan, using a loanword for a garment can create confusion if the context of a name isn't clear.
- While パーカー covers any hoodie in Japan, English speakers often distinguish between a 'parka' as a heavy arctic coat and a 'hoodie' as casual wear. In Japanese, both are often grouped under the same term.
Examples in context
- パーカーは微笑みで彼を迎えた。Parker greeted him with a smile.This sentence shows how パーカー can be used as a proper noun for a person.Tatoeba #650733 by arihato, translation #2719648 by WestofEden
- パーカーさんは箸で食べてみました。Mr Parker tried eating with chopsticks.This sentence shows how the name パーカー is used with the polite suffix さん.Tatoeba #198541 by small_snow, translation #35734 by AlanF_US
- 今回のプロジェクトのリーダーは、パーカー氏です。Mr. Parker is the leader of this project.
- パーカーさん、お元気ですか？Parker-san, how are you?
- パーカー、今日は何をする予定？Parker, what are you planning to do today?
- パーカーくん、元気だった？Parker-kun, how have you been?
- 新しいパーカーを買いました。Atarashii pākā o kaimashita.I bought a new hoodie.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about clothing at a shopping mall.
- 大翔 Hirotoそのパーカー、とても可愛いね。Sono pākā, totemo kawaii ne.That hoodie is very cute.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう！これ、すごく着心地がいいの。Arigatō! Kore, sugoku kigochi ga ii no.Thanks! It's really comfortable to wear.
- 大翔 Hiroto色も結衣に似合っているよ。Iro mo Yui ni niatte iru yo.The color suits you well, Yui.
- 結衣 Yui本当？嬉しいな。Hontō? Ureshii na.Really? I'm happy to hear that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry パーカー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
