Translation guide
A hooded, weather-resistant jacket, often for outdoor activities. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is アノラック, a loanword from English, but other terms like フード付きジャケット or ヤッケ may be used depending on context.
A casual, hooded jacket designed for protection against wind and rain, typically worn for hiking, camping, or everyday use.
The direct loanword from English, widely understood in Japanese, especially in outdoor and fashion contexts. It refers specifically to a pullover-style hooded jacket with a front pocket.
このアノラックは防水加工がしてあります。
This anorak has a waterproof coating.
キャンプにアノラックを持っていく。
I'll take an anorak to the camp.
A descriptive term meaning 'hooded jacket'. It is a more generic way to refer to any jacket with a hood, not necessarily a pullover style. Useful when the specific term 'anorak' might not be understood.
雨の日はフード付きジャケットが便利です。
A hooded jacket is handy on rainy days.
A Japanese word derived from German 'Jacke', often used for a lightweight, windproof outdoor jacket, sometimes hooded. It can refer to an anorak-like garment, but is more common in mountaineering or older contexts. May not be understood by all speakers.
山登りにはヤッケが必要だ。
You need a windbreaker for mountain climbing.