セーター
sētā[se̞ːta̠ː]
The Japanese word for "sweater" is セーター (sētā). Wiktionary also lists プルオーバー (puruōbā).
Meaning: similar garment worn for warmth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| セーター | sētā | [se̞ːta̠ː] (narrow) |
| プルオーバー | puruōbā | [pɯ̟ɾɯ̟o̞ːba̠ː] (narrow) |
The most widely used term for "sweater" in Japanese is セーター. To specifically emphasize that a sweater is made of wool, you can use the phrase 羊毛のセーター.
Which one should you use?
While セーター refers to a sweater in general, プルオーバー specifically refers to a pullover style (a garment without buttons or a zipper).
How do you pronounce it?
sētā
Did you know?
- In Japanese fashion magazines, you might see the term ニット (nitto) used more frequently than セーター to describe knitwear products.
- Japanese fashion magazines often distinguish between a セーター and a カーディガン (cardigan) based on the 'openness' of the front, creating a strict category system that English speakers often blend.
- While English speakers say 'a sweater', Japanese speakers often treat it as a countable noun using the counter 着 (ki) for clothing items.
Examples in context
- セーター後ろ前だよ。Your sweater is on backwards.This sentence is useful for noting that a セーター is being worn backwards.Tatoeba #4173963 by tommy_san, translation #4183134 by CK
- 彼女はセーターを着た。She pulled her sweater on.This sentence shows the action of putting on a セーター.Tatoeba #92658 by bunbuku, translation #311051 by BraveSentry
- このセーターは暖かい。This sweater is warm.This sentence describes the warmth of a セーター.Tatoeba #223604 by bunbuku, translation #60940 by CK
- 彼女はセーターを着ています。She is wearing a sweater.
- 89 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren is choosing clothes for a cold day at home.
- 蓮 Renこのセーター、着てもいい？Kono seetaa, kite mo ii?Can I wear this sweater?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、いいよ。蓮くん、それ似合う。Un, ii yo. Ren-kun, sore niau.Sure, go ahead. It looks good on you, Ren.
- 蓮 Ren本当？ありがとう。Hontou? Arigatou.Really? Thanks.
- 陽葵 Himariすごく温かそうに見えるよ。Sugoku atatakasou ni mieru yo.It looks very warm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweater” translations and entries セーター, プルオーバー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
