チャイナドレス
chainadoresu
The Japanese word for qipao is チャイナドレス (chainadoresu).
The term refers to the traditional dress worn by Chinese women.
Meaning: a traditional dress worn by Chinese women (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
chainadoresu
Did you know?
- Although it refers to a Chinese garment, チャイナドレス is actually a form of 'Wasei eigo', meaning English created by Japanese speakers. It is not a word used in English-speaking countries.
- In Japanese pop culture, the チャイナドレス is a common trope used to signify a character's skill in martial arts or their role as a 'femme fatale'.
- The word ドレス in チャイナドレス is used broadly in Japanese to refer to any Western-style or formal dress, even those that are not historically Western.
Examples in context
- 彼女は赤いチャイナドレスを着ています。Kanojo wa akai chainadoresu o kite imasu.She is wearing a red qipao.
- このチャイナドレスはとても美しいですね。Kono chainadoresu wa totemo utsukushii desu ne.This qipao is very beautiful, isn't it?
- パーティーにチャイナドレスを着て行きます。Paatii ni chainadoresu o kite ikimasu.I will go to the party wearing a qipao.
Example conversation
Hiyori is showing Kenta a dress she bought for a party.
- 陽葵 Himari見て、新しいチャイナドレスを買ったよ。Mite, atarashii chainadoresu o katta yo.Look, I bought a new qipao.
- 健太 Kentaわあ、とてもきれいな色だね。Waa, totemo kireina iro da ne.Wow, it's a very beautiful color.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう。似合っているかな？Arigatou. Niatte iru kana?Thanks. Do you think it suits me?
- 健太 Kentaうん、すごく似合っていると思うよ。Un, sugoku niatte iru to omou yo.Yes, I think it suits you very well.
