Translation guide
Chino pants are a style of casual trousers originally made from chino cloth. In Japanese, the English loanword チノパン is the most common and natural way to refer to them.
チノパン
chino pants
Referring to chino pants as a clothing item in everyday conversation.
The standard Japanese term, a loanword from English 'chino pants'. Used in casual and semi-formal contexts.
今日はチノパンを履いてきた。
I wore chino pants today.
あの店でいいチノパンを見つけた。
I found some nice chino pants at that store.
A less common variant, combining 'chino' and 'zubon' (trousers). May sound slightly dated or formal.
彼はチノーズボンを好んで着る。
He likes to wear chino trousers.
Describing chino pants in a fashion or shopping context, often with specific styles or materials.
Literally 'pants made of chino material'. Used when emphasizing the fabric rather than the style.
このチノ素材のパンツは履き心地がいい。
These chino pants are comfortable to wear.
Shortened form used in fashion contexts, similar to saying 'chinos' in English. May be ambiguous without context.
今季はチノがトレンドだ。
Chinos are trending this season.