Translation guide
A parka is a hooded jacket, often lined or waterproof. In Japanese, the most common term is パーカー, a loanword from English. There are also traditional Japanese garments that resemble parkas in function, but they are distinct cultural items.
The learner wants to refer to a modern hooded jacket, typically with a front zipper or pullover style, often made of cotton, fleece, or synthetic materials.
The standard loanword for 'parka' or 'hoodie'. It covers both zip-up and pullover styles. Very common in everyday conversation.
The learner wants to refer to a traditional Japanese garment that functions like a parka, often worn in cold or snowy weather, such as a hanten or a manto.
新しいパーカーを買った。
I bought a new parka.
そのパーカー、かわいいね。
That parka is cute.
Literally 'jacket with a hood'. More descriptive, used when you need to be specific or in product descriptions.
フード付きジャケットが欲しい。
I want a jacket with a hood.
A traditional padded winter coat, sometimes with a hood. Not a direct equivalent of a modern parka, but similar in function. Often worn at home or during festivals.
冬は半纏を着ると暖かい。
In winter, wearing a hanten keeps you warm.
A cloak or mantle, sometimes hooded. Used in historical or fantasy contexts, or for certain traditional outfits.
彼は黒いマントを羽織っていた。
He wore a black cloak.