Clothing & Accessories

Introduction

From 服 (clothes) to 靴 (shoes), this chapter covers the basic clothing vocabulary you need for shopping, describing outfits, and understanding dress codes in Japan.

A small but useful set of words for everyday life.

Themes

All JLPT N5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (12)

1. 服 ふく Clothes; clothing; dress; outfit. A general term for garments, especially Western-style clothing.
2. シャツ しゃつ Shirt; undershirt; singlet. Refers to shirts in general, often an undergarment or casual top.
3. ズボン ずぼん Trousers; pants. General term for lower-body garments covering both legs separately.
4. スカート すかーと Skirt. A garment worn around the waist that hangs down over the legs.
5. セーター せーたー Sweater; jumper. A knitted garment worn on the upper body for warmth.
6. コート こーと Coat. An outer garment worn over other clothing for warmth or protection.
7. 靴 くつ Shoes; boots; footwear. General term for Western-style footwear.
8. 帽子 ぼうし Hat; cap. General term for headwear of all types.
9. 靴下 くつした Socks; stockings. Garments worn on the feet under shoes.
10. ネクタイ ねくたい Tie; necktie. A strip of cloth worn around the collar and tied at the front.
11. メガネ めがね Glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles. Corrective or fashion lenses worn on the face.
12. ボタン ぼたん Button. A small fastener on clothing, or a push-button on devices.