甚平(じんべい)

じんべい
noun
jinbei, traditional Japanese summer garment
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.

GARMENT DETAILS:

甚平(じんべい) consists of:

  • 上着(うわぎ): loose top with short sleeves, tied with strings
  • 半(はん)ズボン or 短(たん)パン: matching shorts

The fabric is typically cotton or linen for breathability.

TRADITIONAL USAGE:

  • Originally menswear, now worn by all ages and genders
  • Popular for summer festivals, 盆踊(ぼんおど)り, and casual home wear
  • More casual than 浴衣(ゆかた)

COMPARISON:

  • 甚平(じんべい): two-piece, shorts, very casual
  • 浴衣(ゆかた): one-piece robe, slightly more formal for festivals
  • 作務衣(さむえ): long pants version, often worn for work
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