ズボン
zubon[d͡zɨbõ̞ɴ]
The English phrase 'trousers' is translated into Japanese as ズボン (zubon).
ズボン is the go-to word for referring to everyday trousers. For more traditional wide-legged trousers, often worn by men for formal occasions like ceremonies or martial arts, the term Hakama (袴) is used.
Which one should you use?
Additionally, the loanword パンツ is frequently used in fashion contexts or by younger generations, though its meaning can vary between pants or underwear depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
In English, 'trousers' is always plural, but in Japanese grammar, ズボン is treated as a singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is zubon.
Did you know?
- While ズボン means 'trousers', it actually originates from the French word jupon, which refers to a 'petticoat' or 'underskirt'.
Examples in context
- このズボンいくら？How much do these trousers cost?This sentence is useful for asking the price of the ズボン.Tatoeba #879005 by arihato, translation #3635608 by MTC
- 僕のズボンはどこ？Where are my trousers?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the ズボン.Tatoeba #11667953 by bunbuku, translation #6815253 by Eccles17
- そのズボンいいね。The trousers are nice, aren't they?This sentence is useful for complimenting the ズボン.Tatoeba #12829788 by small_snow, translation #13041211 by terrywallwork
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Example conversation
A man and a woman are shopping for clothes together.
- 大翔 Hirotoこのズボン、ちょっと長いね。Kono zubon, chotto nagai ne.These trousers are a little long.
- 結衣 Yuiじゃあ、別のを探そうか？Jaa, betsu no o sagasou ka?Then, shall we look for another pair?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、結衣の好きな色を探したい。Un, Yui no suki na iro o sagashitai.Yeah, I want to find a color you like, Yui.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう、大翔くん。Arigatou, Hiroto-kun.Thank you, Hiroto.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ズボン, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ズボン, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
