スーツ

• Reading: スーツ
• Romaji: suutsu
• Pronunciation: /sɯː.tsɯ/

Meaning

A suit; a matching jacket and trousers/skirt set worn for formal occasions.

Borrowed from English 'suit.' Refers to business attire consisting of a jacket and matching trousers or skirt. In Japan, wearing a suit (スーツを着る) is the standard dress code for office workers, job interviews (就活), and formal ceremonies. リクルートスーツ (recruit suit) is the standard dark suit worn by job-hunting students.

Examples

1. 面接のために新しいスーツを買いました。 I bought a new suit for the interview.
2. 毎日スーツを着て会社に行きます。 I wear a suit to work every day.
3. 暑い日にスーツは大変です。 Wearing a suit on a hot day is tough.

Usage Guide

Context: business, job hunting, formal events

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'suit.' Adopted into Japanese as a katakana loanword referring specifically to formal business attire.

Cultural Context

Era: Post-war

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional