Lexical entry

サンクチュール

sankuchuuru

Clothing made without seams, lining, or padding.

Home & LifestylePure GairaigoSource UncertainSource: French

Meaning

A clothing item or garment described as being made without seams, lining, padding, or similar structural additions. The Japanese form reflects a French source phrase.

specialized clothing term
describes construction, not style

Examples

Example Sentences

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プレタポルテ

Factory-made clothing sold in finished condition and standard sizes.

パニエ

An undergarment used to expand the shape of a skirt at the hips.

ハウスマヌカン

A saleswoman at a high-end boutique who models the clothes she sells.

Evidence and Provenance

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