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アーリーアメリカン
aariiamerikan
A style inspired by early American design.
アイシャドウ
aishadou
Powder or cream makeup applied to the eyelids.
アイビースタイル
aibiisutairu
A clothing style inspired by Ivy League and preppy American fashion.
アイロン
airon
An iron for pressing clothes; also a hair-styling iron.
アウトウェア
autowea
Outer clothing worn over other clothes.
アウトポケット
autopoketto
A pocket set on the outside of a garment.
アスコットタイ
asukottotai
A formal necktie with a broad, scarf-like knot, worn for dress occasions.
アットホーム
attohoomu
Comfortably warm, relaxed, and informal in atmosphere.
アップリケ
appurike
Decorative needlework in which one piece of fabric is sewn onto another.
アパート
apaato
An apartment building or apartment unit.
アビタシオン
abitashion
A place where someone lives; a dwelling or habitation.
アフタースキー
afutaasukii
Activities or clothing associated with relaxing after skiing.
アフタヌーン
afutanuun
A noun for the afternoon, and also a formal dress worn in the afternoon.
アフロヘア
afurohea
A hairstyle with tight, rounded, voluminous hair.
アメニティ
ameniti
Conveniences or guest facilities provided for comfort, especially in hotels.
アルコーブ
arukoobu
A recessed space set into a wall or room.
アルミサッシ
arumisasshi
A metal window frame made of aluminum, especially a sash unit.
アルミホイル
arumihoiru
Thin foil made of aluminum, used for wrapping and cooking.
アロハ
aroha
A Hawaiian greeting; also an aloha shirt.
アンティーク
antiiku
Something old and valuable, especially a collectible object or style.
イルミネーション
irumineeshon
Decorative lighting or an illuminated display.
インターホン
intaahon
A door intercom or indoor communication system.
インテリア
interia
The inside of a building, room, or vehicle; interior design.
インドア
indoa
Relating to being inside a building or in an enclosed space.
ウィークデー
wiikudee
A day of the week other than Saturday or Sunday.
ウィークリー
wiikurii
Occurring once a week; also used as an adverb, weekly.
ウインドブレーカー
uindobureekaa
A light jacket that blocks wind.
ウインドヤッケ
uindoyakke
A lightweight jacket that blocks wind.
ウェア
wea
Clothing, apparel, or a wear- item used as the base of compounds.
ウエスト
uesuto
The waist or the measurement around it.
エアコン
eakon
An air conditioner or air-conditioning unit.
エアータオル
eaataoru
A hand dryer.
エステート
esuteeto
A large property or estate, especially in a real-estate or residence context.
エステティック
esutetikku
A beauty treatment or beauty-care service; by extension, a beauty salon or cosmetology service.
エステティックサロン
esutetikkusaron
A beauty salon or beauty-treatment clinic.
エチケット
echiketto
Polite behavior or correct social manners; also a wine label.
エナメル
enameru
Enamel; enamel paint; enameled or patent leather.
オーダーメイド
oodaameido
Made to order, especially clothing or other custom goods.
オーデコロン
oodekoron
A light fragrance or cologne.
オートロック
ootorokku
A door lock that engages automatically.
オーブン
oobun
A kitchen appliance for baking or roasting food.
オーブントースター
oobuntoosutaa
An oven-like toaster for heating or baking food.
オープンシャツ
oopunshatsu
A shirt with an open collar or open neck.
オールシーズンドレス
oorushiizundoresu
Clothing designed to be worn in any season.
オールバック
oorubakku
Hair combed straight back from the face.
オイル
oiru
Oil; also used for fuels, lubricants, and cooking or massage oils.
オルゴール
orugooru
A small mechanical box that plays a tune when wound or opened.
カーサ
kaasa
A house or dwelling.
カーテン
kaaten
A piece of fabric hung to cover a window or opening.
カーディガン
kaadigan
A knitted sweater that opens at the front.
カーペット
kaapetto
A carpet for a floor.
カール
kaaru
A curl in hair, especially a ringlet.
カッターシャツ
kattaashatsu
A shirt, especially a formal or school-uniform style shirt.
カップ
kappu
Cup, especially a drinking vessel or related everyday item.
カマーバンド
kamaabando
A wide sash worn around the waist, usually with formal wear.
カラーボックス
karaabokkusu
A cheap, easy-to-assemble storage unit made of colored plywood.
カラン
karan
A tap or faucet for water flow.
カレンダー
karendaa
A calendar; also a machine for smoothing or flattening material.
カンテラ
kantera
A handheld lantern or oil lamp.
ガウン
gaun
A gown or dress; also a robe or bathrobe.
ガス
gasu
A loanword for gas, fuel gas, and related household or colloquial senses.
ガスマット
gasumatto
An aluminum-foil liner placed under a gas burner.
ガルニ
garuni
A decorative or serving garnish, trim, or accompanying set.
キッチン
kicchin
Kitchen; also chitin in a separate homograph sense.
キャセロール
kyaserooru
A covered cooking dish or pot for casseroles.
キャビネ
kyabine
A cabinet; a storage cupboard or case for keeping things.
キャンドル
kyandoru
A wax object with a wick that burns for light or decoration.
キュロット
kyurotto
Culottes, especially a short divided skirt.
ギフト
gifuto
Something given to someone without payment.
クーラー
kuuraa
An air conditioner or a cooling device.
クリーナー
kuriinaa
A cleaner; often a cleaning tool or device.
クリスマスカード
kurisumasukaado
A greeting card sent for Christmas.
クリスマスツリー
kurisumasutsurii
A tree used as a Christmas decoration.
クレンザー
kurenzaa
A cleaning product used for scrubbing or washing surfaces.
クレンジングクリーム
kurenjingukuriimu
A cream used to remove makeup and clean the face.
グッズ
guzzu
Items sold as merchandise or branded products.
グリーンコーディネーター
guriinkoodineetaa
A person who arranges indoor plants and foliage for decorative interior spaces.
ケープ
keepu
A cape or cloak worn over the shoulders.
コーキング
kookingu
Material or action used to seal joints and gaps.
コークスクリュー
kookusukuryuu
A spiral tool for removing corks.
コート
kooto
A coat; also a coating layer.
コーポ
koopo
A short form for an apartment building or condominium.
コーポラス
kooporasu
A type of mid-range apartment building or block of flats.
コールド
koorudo
Cold; also a cosmetic and hairdressing term.
コインロッカー
koinrokkaa
A locker that works after payment by coin or token.
コサージュ
kosaaju
A flower corsage worn on clothing; also an archaic sense meaning bodice.
コットン
kotton
Cotton, especially as a household material or in small hygiene items.
コップ
koppu
A drinking glass; also the cups suit in playing cards.
コテージ
koteeji
A small house, especially one used as a vacation home.
コル
koru
A French loanword for a collar or neck opening.
コンセント
konsento
A socket in a wall for plugging in an electrical device.
コンドミニアム
kondominiamu
A condominium, especially as a housing type in Japan.
コンポ
konpo
An abbreviation for a component stereo system; by extension, a component or part.
ゴブラン
goburan
A heavy tapestry fabric, often used for upholstery or decoration.
サービスルーム
saabisuruumu
A room, often windowless, that is not meant to function as a normal bedroom.
サウナ
sauna
A sauna room or sauna bath.
サッシ
sasshi
A sash or sliding window frame, especially a metal one.
サテン
saten
A smooth, glossy fabric with a soft sheen.
サニタリー
sanitarii
Relating to sanitary facilities or a utility space in a home.
サブリナパンツ
saburinapantsu
Capri-length pants; a Japanese wasei-eigo term based on Sabrina pants.
サロペット
saropetto
A pair of workwear-style trousers with shoulder straps, worn over a shirt.
サロン
saron
A salon, saloon, or formal reception room.
サンオイル
sanoiru
A lotion used to help tanning or protect the skin while sunbathing.
サンクチュール
sankuchuuru
Clothing made without seams, lining, or padding.
サングラス
sangurasu
Dark-tinted glasses worn to reduce sunlight and glare.
サンチュール
sanchuuru
A belt worn around the waist to hold clothing in place or as an accessory.
シーツ
shiitsu
A sheet used on a bed.
シーリング
shiiringu
A ceiling; the upper interior surface of a room.
システムキッチン
shisutemukicchin
A prefabricated, built-in kitchen unit.
システムバス
shisutemubasu
A factory-made bathroom/bath unit assembled as a standard module.
シフォン
shifon
A light, sheer fabric used for clothing and textiles.
シミーズ
shimiizu
A chemise or woman's undergarment.
シャーリング
shaaringu
A gathered or smocked effect in fabric.
シャッポ
shappo
A hat; a casual form used in Japanese.
シャツ
shatsu
A shirt; also an undershirt or singlet.
シャボン
shabon
Soap.
シャワー
shawaa
A shower; a device or place for washing with running water.
シャンティー
shantii
A type of fine lace associated with Chantilly.
シャンデリア
shanderia
An ornamental branched ceiling light fixture.
シャンプー
shanpuu
A liquid used to wash hair.
ショーウィンドウ
shoowindou
A window used to display goods in a shop or store.
ショーケース
shookeesu
A case or cabinet for displaying items.
ショートパンツ
shootopantsu
Short trousers worn in warm weather or casual settings.
ショール
shooru
A cloth worn over the shoulders or head for warmth or style.
シルク
shiruku
A fine, soft natural fiber used for fabric and thread.
シンク
shinku
A basin with a drain, used for washing dishes or hands.
ジーンズ
jiinzu
Casual trousers made of denim.
ジャー
jaa
A container used to keep food or drinks warm.
ジャケット
jaketto
A jacket, or a cover used for books and media.
ジャンパー
janpaa
A jacket or jumper; also used for several technical and sports-related meanings.
ジレ
jire
A sleeveless outer garment worn over a shirt or blouse.
スーツ
suutsu
A suit of clothes, or a suit in playing cards.
スイートホーム
suiitohoomu
A warm, happy home, often a newlywed couple's home.
スイートルーム
suiitoruumu
A hotel suite or suite room.
スカート
sukaato
A garment worn from the waist down, usually hanging separately from the legs.
スカーフ
sukaafu
A long piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders.
スキンケア
sukinkea
Care and treatment for the skin.
スコッチテリア
sukocchiteria
A small Scottish dog breed, also called a Scottie.
スタンドカラー
sutandokaraa
A collar that stands upright around the neck.
ストーブ
sutoobu
A room heater or stove used for heating indoors.
ストール
sutooru
A stole or shawl worn around the shoulders.
ストーンウォッシュ
sutoonwosshu
A fabric finish made by washing with stones or similar abrasives.
ストッカー
sutokkaa
A rack or unit used for storing or displaying goods, often in shops or kitchens.
ストッキング
sutokkingu
A pair of long hosiery worn on the legs.
ストップウォッチ
sutoppuwocchi
A handheld timer for measuring elapsed time.
ストライプ
sutoraipu
A stripe or striped pattern.
ストレートパーマ
sutoreetopaama
A hair treatment that makes hair straight by giving it a permanent wave style.
スパッツ
supattsu
A garment or accessory worn on the legs or over shoes.
スピッツ
supittsu
A spitz dog breed.
スプリングコート
supuringukooto
A light overcoat worn in spring and autumn.
スペンサージャケット
supensaajaketto
A spencer jacket, a short jacket style.
スポンジ
suponji
A porous cleaning pad or absorbent material.
スラックス
surakkusu
Casual or dress trousers.
スリッパ
surippa
A slipper or pair of slippers.
ズボン
zubon
Clothing for the lower body, worn from the waist down with separate legs.
セーター
seetaa
A knitted top worn over the upper body for warmth.
セメント
semento
A powdery building material that hardens when mixed with water.
ソーイングセット
sooingusetto
A small kit containing basic sewing supplies.
ソープ
soopu
Soap; also used as slang for a soapland.
ソファ
sofa
A cushioned seat for several people, usually with a back and armrests.