Translation guide
Describes clothing or accessories that are not fastened, such as an unbuttoned shirt, an open jacket, or a loose belt. The Japanese expression depends on what is open and how it is worn.
Express that a garment or accessory is worn without being closed, buttoned, or zipped.
Literally 'wear with ~ open'. Use with specific item names like シャツ (shirt) or ジャケット (jacket).
彼はシャツを開けて着ている。
He is wearing his shirt open.
ジャケットを開けて着てもいいですか？
Is it okay to wear the jacket open?
Describe a clothing item that is not meant to be fastened, like an open-front cardigan.
Refers to garments that open at the front, like cardigans or jackets. Often used as a noun modifier.
前開きのカーディガン
an open-front cardigan
Literally 'open the front of ~'. Focuses on the action or state of the front being open.
コートの前を開けて歩いた。
I walked with my coat open.
Describes clothing that is open or loose, often exposing skin. Can imply carelessness or a deliberately casual look.
胸元のはだけたシャツ
a shirt open at the chest
To put on a jacket, cardigan, etc., without fastening it. Implies wearing it loosely over the shoulders.
寒いのでカーディガンを羽織った。
I threw on a cardigan because it was cold.