レギンス
れぎんす
noun
leggings
1.
leggings; stretchy tight-fitting leg coverings
Tight-fitting stretchy pants or leg coverings, typically worn as casual wear, sportswear, or as a fashion layer under skirts and tunics.
レギンスを履く。
To wear leggings.
ヨガにはレギンスが動きやすい。
Leggings are easy to move in for yoga.
冬は裏起毛のレギンスが暖かくて手放せない。
In winter, fleece-lined leggings are so warm I can't live without them.
From English "leggings." A common fashion and sportswear item in Japan. In Japanese fashion, レギンス are distinguished from タイツ (tights), which cover the feet, whereas レギンス end at the ankle.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- レギンスパンツ — leggings pants (thicker, worn as regular pants)
- 裏起毛レギンス — fleece-lined leggings
- スポーツレギンス — sports leggings
- レギンスコーデ — leggings outfit/coordination
SIMILAR WORDS:
- タイツ — tights (cover the feet)
- スパッツ — spats (older Japanese term, now often means shorter leggings)
- ストッキング — stockings (sheer, formal)