ロンパース
The Japanese word for romper is ロンパース.
Did you know?
- Japanese fashion terminology often borrows from French rather than English for adult clothing. This is why a romper for adults is often called a サロペット, based on the French word 'salopette'.
- The word ロンパース is a loanword from English, but it is used almost exclusively for infants and toddlers in Japan. An adult wearing a similar garment would more likely be described as wearing a サロペット 'salopette' or オールインワン 'all-in-one'.
- When searching for ロンパース on Japanese e-commerce sites, you will find it listed separately from カバーオール 'cover-alls', which usually refer to rompers with full-length legs.
Examples in context
- Kyō, romupā kite iru yo ne! (今日、ロンパーきているよね！)You're wearing a romper today, right?
- このロンパースはとても可愛いです。Kono ronpaasu wa totemo kawaii desu.This romper is very cute.
- 新しいロンパースを買いに行きます。Atarashii ronpaasu o kai ni ikimasu.I am going to buy a new romper.
- 夏にはロンパースが便利です。Natsu ni wa ronpaasu ga benri desu.Rompers are convenient in summer.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are shopping for a baby gift.
- 蓮 Renこのロンパースはどうかな？Kono ronpāsu wa dō kana?What do you think of this romper?
- 陽葵 Himari色がいいし、似合いそうね。Iro ga ii shi, niaisō ne.The color is nice, and it looks like it would suit them.
- 蓮 Renじゃあ、これを買おうか。Jā, kore o kaō ka.Then, shall we buy this one?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、そうしましょう！Un, sō shimashō!Yeah, let's do that!
