Translation guide
A traditional Chinese dress, often with a high collar and side slits. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by a loanword or a descriptive phrase.
Refers to the traditional one-piece dress of Chinese origin, typically with a high collar, fitted silhouette, and side slits.
The most common and widely understood term in Japanese for a mandarin dress. It is a loanword from English 'China dress'.
彼女は赤いチャイナドレスを着ていた。
She was wearing a red mandarin dress.
Literally 'Chinese clothing'. A broader term that can refer to any traditional Chinese attire, but often used for the mandarin dress in context.
The Chinese word 'qipao' written in katakana. Used by those familiar with Chinese culture, but less common in everyday Japanese.
結婚式で中国服を着ることにした。
I decided to wear a Chinese dress for the wedding.
Authentic qipao are very beautiful.