Lexical entry
シミーズ
shimiizu
A chemise or woman's undergarment.
Home & LifestylePure GairaigoSource: French
Meaning
Refers to a chemise, especially the older sense of a woman's undergarment or slip-like garment. The Japanese form is a loanword adapted from French.
- Clothing term for a chemise.
- Typically an older or somewhat dated usage.
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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