Translation guide
The English word "dresser" can refer to a piece of furniture, a person who dresses in a certain way, or someone who helps with costumes. This guide covers the most common meanings for learners.
A chest of drawers or a dressing table, typically in a bedroom.
Common term for a chest of drawers, often used for clothing storage.
Describing someone's style of dress, e.g., a sharp dresser.
Use this pattern to describe someone's dressing style. Insert an adjective describing the style.
A person who helps actors with costumes.
Standard term for a costume assistant or dresser in theater/film.
In British English, a 'dresser' can mean a kitchen sideboard with shelves. In Japanese, this is usually called 食器棚 (しょっきだな) or カップボード. Using ドレッサー for this would cause confusion.
Please put your clothes in the dresser.
Loanword from English, often specifically a dressing table with a mirror.
She is putting on makeup in front of the dresser.
Specifically a dressing table with a mirror; more traditional term.
My grandmother's dresser is an antique.
He is a flashy dresser.
She is an elegant dresser.
Means a stylish or fashionable person; often used for someone who dresses well.
He is a very stylish dresser.
She works as a dresser for the theater company.
Casual, friendly term for a costume person, often used on set.
Dresser, can you fix this button?