ポロシャツ
ぽろしゃつ
noun
polo shirt
1.
polo shirt
A casual short-sleeved shirt with a collar and a few buttons at the neck, typically made of knitted cotton.
白いポロシャツを着ている。
I'm wearing a white polo shirt.
夏はポロシャツが涼しくていい。
Polo shirts are nice and cool in summer.
クールビズの時期は、ポロシャツで出勤する人も多い。
During the Cool Biz period, many people come to work in polo shirts.
A Japanese coinage from English "polo" and "shirt" (シャツ). In Japan, polo shirts occupy a middle ground between formal and casual — too relaxed for formal business but acceptable in many semi-casual workplace settings, especially during summer.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ポロシャツを着る: to wear a polo shirt
- 半袖ポロシャツ: short-sleeved polo shirt
- 長袖ポロシャツ: long-sleeved polo shirt
- ポロシャツにチノパン: polo shirt with chinos (typical casual style)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Since Japan's Cool Biz campaign (encouraging lighter clothing in summer to reduce air conditioning), polo shirts have become more accepted in offices. Some companies include them in their dress code as appropriate summer attire.
RELATED CLOTHING TERMS:
- Tシャツ: T-shirt — more casual, no collar
- ワイシャツ: dress shirt — more formal, typically with a full button front
- カットソー: cut-and-sewn top — a broader category of knitted casual tops