How to say "leggings" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe common everyday word for leggings as stretchy skin-tight trousers, covering both athletic wear and casual stretch leggings; this is the default choice for the garment.
- nounThe direct transliteration of English 'leggings', used for the garment in fashion contexts; understandable, but less common than スパッツ.
- 脛巾はばきnounA historical term for leggings or gaiters — leg coverings of earlier times; it is not what you want for everyday stretchy leggings, where スパッツ is the usual choice.
- nounA less common loanword for leggings, of uncertain origin (possibly from Trencker); unless you need this specific word, スパッツ or レギンス is the safer choice.
- nounA less common loanword for leggings; it is seldom the word you want, as スパッツ is the everyday term for the garment.
Use 「スパッツ」 for ordinary stretchy skin-tight leggings; 「レギンス」 is the direct loanword in fashion contexts; 「トレンカ」 and 「カルソン」 are less common loanwords; 脛巾 is a historical term for gaiters.
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