タンクトップ

たんくとっぷ
noun
tank top
clothing
1. tank top
A sleeveless shirt with shoulder straps, worn as a casual summer top or as inner/sports wear. Used by men and women alike.
(なつ)タンクトップ(すず)しい
Tank tops are cool in summer.
ジムタンクトップ着替(きが)えた
I changed into a tank top at the gym.
I threw a shirt on over my white tank top.

Loanword from English. The name comes from old-style swimming pools called "tanks" where similar tops were worn.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • ノースリーブ: sleeveless top — broader; covers any sleeveless garment
  • キャミソール: camisole — thinner straps, often worn as innerwear