パジャマ
ぱじゃま
noun
pajamas
1.
pajamas; pyjamas
pajamas; pyjamas
パジャマに着替えて寝た。
I changed into pajamas and went to bed.
子供がパジャマのまま外に出た。
The child went outside still wearing pajamas.
病院ではパジャマで過ごすことが多い。
In hospitals, you often spend the day in pajamas.
パジャマ (from English "pajamas") refers to sleepwear, typically a matching top and bottom set.
Related terms:
- 寝巻 (traditional nightwear; also includes yukata-style)
- ルームウェア (loungewear)
- 浴衣 (yukata - also used as sleepwear, especially at ryokan)
Common expressions:
- パジャマに着替える (change into pajamas)
- パジャマパーティー (pajama party / sleepover)
Note: Many Japanese ryokan (traditional inns) provide yukata instead of pajamas.