1.
jacket; windbreaker
A casual jacket, typically with a zipper, worn over other clothing.
ジャンパー refers to a casual, zippered jacket in Japanese — not a sweater (as British English "jumper" would suggest). The word likely derives from English "jumper" but shifted in meaning.
Types
- ダウンジャンパー: down jacket
- スタジャン (スタジアムジャンパー): varsity/stadium jacket
- ウインドブレーカー: windbreaker
Similar words
- ジャンパー: casual jacket (slightly dated, still common)
- ジャケット: jacket (broader, more modern term)
- コート: coat (longer, more formal outerwear)
- ブルゾン: blouson jacket
Common expressions
Usage
ジャケット is becoming more common as the general term for jackets, while ジャンパー has a slightly older, more casual feel.