ウェットスーツ

うぇっとすーつ
noun
wetsuit
clothingsports
1. wetsuit
A close-fitting suit made of neoprene worn for warmth and protection during diving, surfing, and other water sports.
ウェットスーツを着(き)て海(うみ)に入(はい)った。
I put on a wetsuit and went into the sea.
冬(ふゆ)のサーフィンには厚(あつ)めのウェットスーツが必要(ひつよう)だ。
Winter surfing requires a thicker wetsuit.
体(からだ)にぴったり合(あ)うウェットスーツを選(えら)ぶことが保温(ほおん)の鍵(かぎ)になる。
Choosing a wetsuit that fits the body snugly is the key to staying warm.

From English "wet suit". Worn primarily for surfing, diving, and other cold-water activities; the thin layer of water trapped against the skin warms up and provides insulation.

Common collocations

  • ウェットスーツを着(き)る: to put on a wetsuit
  • ウェットスーツを脱(ぬ)ぐ: to take off a wetsuit
  • 厚(あつ)めのウェットスーツ: thicker wetsuit

Similar words

  • ドライスーツ: drysuit — fully sealed suit for very cold water; keeps the wearer completely dry
  • ラッシュガード: rash guard — thin shirt worn for sun protection and to prevent chafing, not for insulation

Related Words

Compare: ラッシュガード (rash guard)
Related: サーフィン (surfing)
Related: ダイビング (diving)
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Added 2026.6.5 12:07 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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