Translation guide
Jodhpurs are tight-fitting riding trousers, often worn for horse riding. In Japanese, they are referred to by specific loanwords or descriptive phrases.
The English word 'jodhpurs' refers to tight-fitting trousers worn for horse riding, typically flared at the hip and close-fitting from knee to ankle.
The most common direct loanword for 'jodhpurs' in Japanese, used in equestrian contexts.
She enjoyed horse riding wearing jodhpurs.
An alternative loanword spelling, closer to the English pronunciation, but less common than ジョッパーズ.
I bought jodhpurs at the riding club.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'riding trousers'. It is clear but less specific than the loanwords.
A casual phrase using 'pants' (パンツ). May be understood but less formal; パンツ can also mean underwear, so context is important.
パンツ can mean underwear in Japanese; use only in clear equestrian contexts.
Riding trousers are made to be easy to move in.
I wore riding pants and took a lesson.