スーツ

すーつ
noun
suit (clothing)
See also: 背広(せびろ) (suit (traditional term))
1. suit
A set of matching jacket and trousers or skirt worn for formal occasions.
面接(めんせつ)にはスーツを着(き)ていく。
I'll wear a suit to the interview.
新(あたら)しいスーツを買(か)った。
I bought a new suit.
スーツをクリーニングに出(だ)す。
I'm taking my suit to the dry cleaner.

スーツ is borrowed from English "suit" and refers to formal matching jacket and pants/skirt sets.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

TYPES:

  • ビジネススーツ: business suit
  • リクルートスーツ: job-hunting suit (typically black)
  • フォーマルスーツ: formal suit
  • パンツスーツ: pantsuit
  • スカートスーツ: skirt suit

RELATED TERMS:

CULTURAL NOTE:
Black リクルートスーツ is the standard for job hunting in Japan.

Related Words

Related: 背広(せびろ) (suit (traditional term))
Related: ネクタイ (necktie)
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