レギンス

れぎんす
noun
leggings
clothing
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(は)く。
To wear leggings.
ヨガにはレギンスが動(うご)きやすい。
Leggings are easy to move in for yoga.
冬(ふゆ)は裏起毛(うらきもう)のレギンスが暖(あたた)かくて手放(てばな)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(うらきもう)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)

Related Words

Compare: タイツ (tights)
Compare: ストッキング (stockings)
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