セーター

• Reading: せーたー
• Romaji: seetaa
• Pronunciation: /seː.taː/

Meaning

Sweater; jumper. A knitted garment worn on the upper body for warmth.

A loanword from English 'sweater,' always written in katakana. Refers to pullover knitted tops, typically worn in autumn and winter. Unlike English, セーター usually implies a pullover style; cardigans are called カーディガン. Worn using the verb 着る (to put on upper-body clothing).

Examples

1. 寒いからセーターを着ます。 It's cold, so I'm going to put on a sweater.
2. お母さんがセーターを作ってくれました。 My mom made me a sweater.
3. このセーターはとても暖かいです。 This sweater is really warm.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, winter, fashion

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'sweater,' originally referring to garments that made you sweat. Entered Japanese vocabulary in the early 20th century as Western knitted garments became popular.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal