1.
tights; thick leg coverings
Opaque or thick leg coverings that cover from waist to toes, heavier than stockings.
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.
Related Words
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ストッキング (sheer stockings)
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靴下 (socks)
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レギンス (leggings)
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パンティストッキング (pantyhose)
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パンティーストッキング (pantyhose)