甚 平(じんべい)

じんべい

noun

jinbei, traditional Japanese summer garment

culture clothing

1. jinbei, traditional Japanese summer garment

A traditional Japanese two-piece outfit consisting of a loose-fitting top and shorts, worn as casual summer clothing.

夏(なつ)は甚平(じんべい)が涼(すず)しい。

Jinbei are cool to wear in summer.

花火大会(はなびたいかい)に甚平(じんべい)を着(き)て行(い)った。

I wore a jinbei to the fireworks festival.

子(こ)ども用(よう)の可愛(かわい)い甚平(じんべい)を買(か)った。

I bought a cute jinbei for children.

甚平(じんべい) (also read じんべえ) is a two-piece outfit: a short-sleeved top that ties at the side with strings, and matching shorts, usually of cotton or linen.

Cultural note

Originally menswear, now worn by all ages, especially children
Popular for summer festivals, 盆踊(ぼんおど)り and relaxing at home
More casual than 浴衣(ゆかた)

Similar words

浴衣(ゆかた): a one-piece cotton robe, the usual festival wear for women
作務衣(さむえ): a similar top with long trousers, originally monks' work clothes

Related Words

Compare: 浴衣(ゆかた) (one-piece, slightly more formal)

Compare: 作務衣(さむえ) (long pants version, often worn for work)

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Added 2026.2.5 11:51 · Revised 2026.10.7 4:10

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