Translation guide
Japanese expressions for sportswear, athletic clothing, and activewear, ranging from general terms to specific items.
sportswear
Referring to clothing designed for sports or exercise in general.
The most common and direct loanword for 'sportswear'. Used in everyday conversation and retail.
I bought new sportswear.
A native Japanese term for exercise clothes, often used for school gym uniforms or general workout attire.
You need sportswear for PE class.
Specifically refers to training wear, often used for gym or fitness clothing.
I'm looking for training wear for the gym.
Sporty clothing worn as everyday fashion, not necessarily for sports.
Referring to individual pieces of sportswear like jerseys, tracksuits, etc.
Refers to a tracksuit or jersey material clothing, very common in school and casual contexts.
After club activities, I change into my tracksuit.
Specifically a team uniform for sports. Not used for general sportswear.
Specifically a gymnastics or exercise uniform, often used in school settings.
The English word 'sportswear' is often used broadly, but in Japanese, スポーツウェア specifically means clothing for sports. For casual athletic fashion, use スポーティーな服 or アクティブウェア.
I wear a soccer uniform to cheer.
I forgot my gym clothes, so I'll just watch.