1.
silhouette; outline; overall shape
The dark outline or shape of something seen against a lighter background. Also used in fashion to describe the overall shape or line of a garment or outfit.
From French 'silhouette.' Used for both the dark outline of a figure against light, and the overall shape of clothing in fashion contexts.
Common collocations
- シルエットが浮かぶ: a silhouette appears/stands out
- シルエットを描く: to trace/form a silhouette
- 美しいシルエット: a beautiful silhouette
Fashion usage
In fashion, シルエット describes the overall shape or line of a garment:
The fashion sense is very common in Japanese and appears frequently in clothing descriptions and magazines.
Related Words
Compare:
輪郭 (outline)