Fashion

Wasei-eigo in the Fashion category — 12 words that look English but mean something completely different in Japanese.

ジーパン
jīpan
Jeans (denim pants) jeans pants (or possibly G.I. pants)
N4
イメチェン
imechen
A makeover; changing one's look or impression (hair, fashion, etc.) image change
N2
🐱 箱根 キーホルダー = Charm on a ring アクリル・ぬい・ご当地・グッズの定番
キーホルダー
kī horudā
A key chain / key ring (often a decorative charm) key holder
N3
マフラー
mafurā
A winter scarf (a long woolen or knitted neck wrap for warmth) muffler
N4
ノースリーブ
nōsurību
Sleeveless (clothing without sleeves) no sleeve
N3
ワンピース
wanpīsu
A dress (a women's garment with top and skirt joined as a single piece) one-piece
N4
cm オーダーメイドのスーツ 一人ひとりに合わせて仕立てる
オーダーメイド
ōdā meido
Custom-made / made-to-order order made
N3
パーカー
pākā
A hoodie / hooded sweatshirt (casual pullover with hood) parka
N3
スタッド フープ ダングル ピアス (ペア) ピアス = Pierced Earrings (noun!) 穴を開ける「アクセサリー」/イヤリング(クリップ式)とは別
ピアス
piasu
Pierced earrings or body-piercing jewelry pierce
N3
スマート
sumāto
Slim, slender, stylish (referring to body shape or appearance) smart
N3
TOKYO UNIVERSITY Est. 1877
トレーナー
torēnā
A crewneck sweatshirt (cotton pullover without a hood) trainer
N4
ワイシャツ
waishatsu
A dress shirt / button-down shirt (the kind worn with suits) white shirt
N2

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