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dress shirt, white shirt
A formal button-up shirt, typically worn with a suit. From 'white shirt' (though they come in various colors now).
ワイシャツ is a dress shirt, from the English "white shirt." Despite the etymology, they come in various colors.
Etymology
From "white shirt" → shortened to ワイシャツ in Japanese
Similar words
- カッターシャツ: regional variant (Kansai area)
- ドレスシャツ: dress shirt (English loanword)
- Yシャツ: alternate spelling
Common expressions
- ワイシャツを着る: to wear a dress shirt
- ワイシャツにアイロンをかける: to iron a dress shirt
- 半袖ワイシャツ: short-sleeve dress shirt
- 長袖ワイシャツ: long-sleeve dress shirt
Cultural note
ワイシャツ is standard business attire in Japan, typically worn with a suit (背広/スーツ) and tie (ネクタイ).
Related Words
Related:
背広 (business suit)
Related:
スーツ (suit (clothing))
Related:
ポロシャツ (polo shirt)