Lexical entry

ジレ

jire

A sleeveless outer garment worn over a shirt or blouse.

Home & LifestylePure GairaigoSource: French

Meaning

In Japanese, this loanword usually refers to a sleeveless garment worn over other clothing, often corresponding to a vest or waistcoat depending on context.

Sleeveless clothing item
Used for layered dress or formal wear

Examples

Example Sentences

春先はシャツの上にジレを羽織るとちょうどいい。

はるさきはしゃつのうえにじれをはおるとちょうどいい。

In early spring, it's just right to throw a gilet over a shirt.

generated example

このジレはリバーシブルなので、着回しに便利だ。

このじれはりばーしぶるなので、きまわしにべんりだ。

This gilet is reversible, so it's convenient for mixing and matching outfits.

generated example

彼はスーツの下にフォーマルなデザインのジレーを着ている。

かれはすーつのしたにふぉーまるなでざいんのじれーをきている。

He is wearing a formally designed waistcoat under his suit.

generated example

アップリケ

Decorative needlework in which one piece of fabric is sewn onto another.

アトリエ

A studio or workshop, especially for artistic work.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
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