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.
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.
彼は服装が派手な人だ。
He is a flashy dresser.
A person who helps actors with costumes.
Standard term for a costume assistant or dresser in theater/film.
彼女は劇団の衣装係として働いている。
She works as a dresser for the theater company.
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.
Common term for a chest of drawers, often used for clothing storage.
服は整理ダンスにしまってください。
Please put your clothes in the dresser.
Loanword from English, often specifically a dressing table with a mirror.
彼女はドレッサーの前で化粧をしている。
She is putting on makeup in front of the dresser.
Specifically a dressing table with a mirror; more traditional term.
祖母の鏡台はアンティークです。
My grandmother's dresser is an antique.
She is an elegant dresser.
Means a stylish or fashionable person; often used for someone who dresses well.
彼はとてもおしゃれな人だ。
He is a very stylish dresser.
Casual, friendly term for a costume person, often used on set.
衣装さん、このボタンを直してもらえますか？
Dresser, can you fix this button?