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sailor uniform, sailor-style school uniform
A school uniform modeled on naval sailor suits, traditionally worn by female middle and high school students in Japan. Features a characteristic sailor collar.
セーラー服を着た女子高生。
A high school girl wearing a sailor uniform.
うちの中学の制服はセーラー服だった。
My middle school's uniform was a sailor uniform.
最近はセーラー服からブレザーに変える学校が増えている。
Recently, more and more schools are switching from sailor uniforms to blazers.
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
セーラー服 has been a standard school uniform style in Japan since the early 20th century. While historically very common, many schools have been transitioning to ブレザー (blazer) style uniforms. The sailor uniform remains an iconic symbol of Japanese school life.
COMPONENTS:
セーラー (sailor) + 服 (clothing). The design originates from European naval uniforms.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- セーラー服の学校: a school with sailor uniforms
- 夏服のセーラー服: summer sailor uniform
- 冬服のセーラー服: winter sailor uniform