タイツ

たいつ
noun
tights
businessclothing
1. tights; thick leg coverings
Opaque or thick leg coverings that cover from waist to toes, heavier than stockings.
I'll wear thick tights because it's cold.
Match a skirt with black tights.
Tights are necessary for ballet lessons.

タイツ is a loanword from English 'tights'.

COMPARISON WITH ストッキング:

  • タイツ: Opaque/thick, for warmth or fashion
  • ストッキング: Sheer/thin, typically nude-colored for business

Types

  • 裏起毛(うらきもう)タイツ (fleece-lined tights)
  • デニールタイツ (denier tights - measured by thickness)
  • カラータイツ (colored tights)
  • スポーツタイツ (sports tights/leggings)

Common collocations

Usage

In Japan, タイツ typically refers to opaque leg coverings (60+ denier), while thinner ones are called ストッキング.