Lexical entry

レーパン

reepan

Abbreviated term for cycling shorts or bike shorts.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoWasei-EigoAbbreviationClippingSource: English

Meaning

A colloquial clipping of 'racer pants' (racer pantsu) used to refer to tight-fitting cycling shorts.

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レーサーパンツ

Tight-fitting shorts designed specifically for bicycle racing and long-distance riding.

ハーフパンツ

Pants that typically end around the knee.

Evidence and Provenance