How to say "bra" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe common word for the undergarment; it covers the sense of 'bra' and also corresponds to the fuller term 'brassiere'. This is the word to reach for by default.
- nounA shortened form of ブラジャー with the same meaning, but a less common way to say it; when in doubt, use the full word ブラジャー.
Both words name the same garment: 「ブラジャー」 is the common full word for a bra, while 「ブラ」 is simply its less common abbreviation, so 「ブラジャー」 is the safe default in most situations.
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