ブラウス

ブラウス (from English "blouse") refers to a woman's or girl's lightweight top, typically worn as part of formal or business attire.

Common types

• 長袖(ながそで)ブラウス (long-sleeved blouse)
• 半袖(はんそで)ブラウス (short-sleeved blouse)
• シフォンブラウス (chiffon blouse)
• フリルブラウス (ruffled blouse)

Related terms

• ワイシャツ (dress shirt - typically men's)
• カットソー (knit top)

Note: In school uniforms, girls often wear ブラウス while boys wear ワイシャツ.