Translation and Meaning of: シャツ - syatsu

The word 「シャツ」 (shatsu) refers to "shirt" in Japanese and originates from the English word "shirt." This adoption of foreign is a common practice in the Japanese language, which often incorporates words from other languages, especially from English, by writing them in katakana. This writing system is especially used for foreign words or names of things that do not have a direct equivalent in Japanese.

In the etymology of the word 「シャツ」 (shatsu), we can observe the sound change that occurs when transitioning between languages. The original pronunciation of the word "shirt" was adapted to fit Japanese phonetics, resulting in a new term that is easily pronounceable for native speakers. This phenomenon, known as gairaigo, is a notable characteristic of the Japanese language that reflects its flexibility and ability to absorb external influences.

Tipologias de 「シャツ」 (shatsu)

There are several types of the word 「シャツ」 (shatsu), each with its own specifics:

「Tシャツ」 (T shatsu) - T-shirt
「ポロシャツ」 (poro shatsu) - polo shirt
「ワイシャツ」 (wai shatsu) - camisa social

Each of these variations has its own characteristics and is used in different contexts. For example, the「ワイシャツ」 (wai shatsu) is often associated with work environments, while the「Tシャツ」 (T shatsu) is more casual and used in relaxed situations.

The popularity of 「シャツ」 (shatsu) in Japanese culture has grown significantly, especially in recent decades, reflecting the modernization and westernization of society. This transformation is visible in various areas, including fashion, music, and lifestyle. Shirts are not just a piece of clothing, but also a symbol of the influence of Western fashion in Japan and a representation of global cultural interaction.

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Synonyms and similar words

衣服 (ifuku) - Roupas em geral
上着 (uwagi) - Coat, jacket, or outerwear
ブラウス (buransu) - Blouse, usually feminine
ウェア (wea) - P clothing, clothes (general)
ワイシャツ (waishatsu) - Dress shirt (male)
ジャケット (jaketto) - Jacket, a type of coat
ポロシャツ (poroshatsu) - Polo shirt, usually with a collar
チュニック (chunikku) - Tunic, a long and loose blouse
シャツ (shatsu) - Shirt, generic term for shirt
シャツブラウス (shatsu buransu) - Type of blouse that is a combination of shirt and blouse
シャツワンピース (shatsu wanpi-su) - Shirt dress
シャツドレス (shatsu doresu) - Shirt dress, similar to a shatsu wanpi-su
シャツジャケット (shatsu jaketto) - Shirt-style jacket
シャツワンピ (shatsu wanpi) - Shortened form of shirt dress
シャツタイプ (shatsu taipu) - Type of shirt
シャツスタイル (shatsu sutairu) - Shirt style
シャツカットソー (shatsu katto-so) - Loose-fitting shirt, usually more casual
シャツブラウスワンピース (shatsu buransu wanpi-su) - Shirt/blouse style dress
シャツワンピースドレス (shatsu wanpi-su doresu) - Shirt-style dress, longer shape
シャツワンピースジャケット (shatsu wanpi-su jaketto) - Jacket over a shirt dress
シャツワンピースコーデ (shatsu wanpi-su ko-do) - Coordination of look with shirt dress

Related words

シャッター

syata-

shutter

ブラウス

burausu

blouse

汗

ase

sweat; perspiration

カメラ

kamera

câmera

カメラマン

kameraman

cameraman

防火

bouka

fire prevention; fire fighting; fire test

服

fuku

clothes

若干

jyakkan

some; few; number of

借金

shakkin

debt; loan; ive

吃逆

shakkuri

Hiccough; Hiccup

シャツ

Romaji: syatsu
Kana: シャツ
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: shirt; singlet

Meaning in English: shirt;singlet

Definition: Clothes that cover the upper part of the body.

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How to Write in Japanese - (シャツ) syatsu

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Example Sentences - (シャツ) syatsu

See below some example sentences:

このシャツはぶかぶかすぎる。

Kono shatsu wa bukabuka sugiru

This shirt is too big.

この - this
シャツ - shirt
は - Topic particle
ぶかぶか - loose, baggy
すぎる - too much, excessively

このシャツには皺がある。

Kono shatsu ni wa shiwa ga aru

This shirt has wrinkles.

この - demonstrative "this"
シャツ - noun "shirt"
には - particle that indicates "in" or "to"
皺 - noun "wrinkle"
が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
ある - verb "to exist"

私は新しいシャツを買いたいです。

Watashi wa atarashii shatsu o kaitai desu

I want to buy a new shirt.

私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
新しい (atarashii) - adjective meaning "new"
シャツ (shatsu) - noun meaning "shirt"
を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
買いたい (kaitai) - verb in the desejative form meaning "to want to buy"
です (desu) - auxiliary verb indicating the formality of the sentence

シャッターを閉めてください。

Shattaa wo shimete kudasai

Please close the shutter.

シャッター (shattaa) - shutter
を (wo) - direct object particle
閉めて (shimete) - close
ください (kudasai) - please (polite request suffix)

アイロンでシャツをアイロンがけする。

Ai ron de shatsu wo ai ron gake suru

I the shirt with the iron to .

the shirt with an iron.

アイロン - iron clothes
で - particle that indicates the means or instrument used
シャツ - shirt
を - Particle indicating the direct object of the action.
アイロンがけ - ironing clothes
する - verb that indicates the action of doing something

このシャツを染める必要がある。

Kono shatsu wo someru hitsuyou ga aru

I need to dye this shirt.

You need to dye this shirt.

この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
シャツ - noun meaning "shirt"
を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
染める - verb that means "to dye"
必要 - noun that means "need" or "essential"
が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
ある - verb that means "to exist," "to have," or "to be"

このシャツはすぐに汚れる。

Kono shatsu wa sugu ni yogoreru

This shirt dirty quickly.

This shirt gets dirty immediately.

この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
シャツ - noun meaning "shirt"
は - topic particle that indicates that the subject of the sentence is "this shirt"
すぐに - adverb that means "immediately" or "quickly"
汚れる - verb that means "to become dirty" or "to stain"

このシャツは安っぽいです。

Kono shatsu wa yasuppoi desu

This shirt looks cheap.

This shirt is cheap.