ベスト
べすと
noun
vest; best
1.
vest; waistcoat
A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, typically as part of formal attire or for warmth.
スーツにベストを合わせる。
Wear a vest with a suit.
寒いのでダウンベストを着る。
I'm wearing a down vest because it's cold.
ニットベストは春や秋に便利なアイテムだ。
Knit vests are handy items for spring and fall.
2.
best; one's best
The most excellent or favorable outcome; doing one's utmost.
ベストを尽くします。
I will do my best.
これがベストな方法だと思う。
I think this is the best method.
マラソンで自己ベストを更新した。
I set a new personal best in the marathon.
ベスト has two distinct meanings as a loanword:
1. CLOTHING (from English 'vest'):
TYPES:
- ダウンベスト (down vest)
- ニットベスト (knit vest)
- スーツベスト (suit vest/waistcoat)
COLLOCATIONS:
- ベストを着る (to wear a vest)
- ベストを羽織る (to put on a vest)
2. EXCELLENCE (from English 'best'):
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- ベストを尽くす (to do one's best)
- ベストな選択 (the best choice)
- 自己ベスト (personal best)
- ベスト10 (top 10)
Note: In British English, 'vest' means undershirt, but in Japanese ベスト refers to what Americans call a vest (British: waistcoat).