How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Japanese words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Japanese vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Japanese vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in Japanese, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 Japanese words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Japanese	English
ニット帽	beanie
ひげ	beard
ブラジャー	bra
ブレスレット	bracelet
ブランド	brand
ボタン	button
衣服	clothing
綿	cotton
ワンピース	dress
布	fabric
眼鏡	glasses
髪型	hairstyle
帽子	hat
ジーンズ	jeans
セーター	jumper
革	leather
口紅	lipstick
あつらえ	made to measure
化粧	makeup
ネックレス	necklace
模様	pattern
香水	perfume
ポケット	pocket
プリント柄	print
指輪	ring
靴	shoe
半ズボン	shorts
サイズ	size
袖	sleeve
上品	smart
スーツ	suit
着替える	to get changed
試着する	to try on
着る	to wear
スニーカー	trainer
下着	underwear
制服	uniform
腕時計	watch
ウェディングドレス	wedding dress
羊毛	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

Japanese	English
アクセサリー	accessory
ブーツ	boot
蝶ネクタイ	bow tie
男性用下着	briefsMen’s underwear
カーディガン	cardigan
綿棒	cotton bud
ファンデーション	foundation
前髪	fringe
毛皮	fur
毛染め	hair dye
ヘアバンド	headband
ヒール	heel
宝石	jewel
女性用下着	knickersWomen’s underwear
レース	lace
麻	linen
裏地	lining
口ひげ	moustache
作業着	overall
ひだ	pleat
パジャマ	pyjamas
レインコート	raincoat
かみそり	razor
マフラー	scarf
縫い目	seam
ボディソープ	shower gel
靴下	sock
ピンヒール	stiletto heel
ひげをそる	to shave
さっと羽織る	to slip on
歯ブラシ	toothbrush
タオル	towel
傘	umbrella
ビロード	velvet
かつら	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

Japanese	English
寸法直し	alteration
ショートブーツ	ankle boot
アノラック	anorak
バスローブ	bathrobe
バミューダパンツ	bermuda shorts
ブラウス	blouse
コンディショナー	conditioner
パンプス	court shoe
試着室	fitting room
パーカー	hoodie
レギンス	leggings
ローファー	loafer
時代遅れ	old fashioned
ポリエステル	polyester
ダウンジャケット	puffer jacket
サンダル	sandal
古着屋	second hand shop
シャンプー	shampoo
室内履き	slipper
肩ひも	strap
化粧する	to put on makeup
ジャージ	tracksuit
トレンチコート	trench coat
毛抜き	tweezers
タンクトップ	vest top

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Japanese words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Japanese vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.