Translation guide
A sweatshirt is a casual, long-sleeved pullover top, usually made of thick cotton fleece. In Japanese, the most common term is スウェット, but other words exist depending on style and context.
sweatshirt (general)
The most common, everyday term for a sweatshirt, especially a pullover style with no front opening.
The most common and natural word for a sweatshirt in Japanese. Often used for casual pullover sweatshirts. Can also refer to sweatpants or a sweatsuit when context allows.
It's cold today, so I wore a sweatshirt.
A common alternative to スウェット, especially for basic, sporty sweatshirts. Originally from 'trainer' (training wear). Often used interchangeably, but can sound slightly more old-fashioned or sporty.
A more literal translation of 'sweatshirt', but less common in everyday speech. May be used in product descriptions or to be specific.
A sweatshirt with a hood. In English often called a hoodie, but still a type of sweatshirt.
A sweatshirt with a full-length zipper in front. In English sometimes called a zip-up hoodie or jacket.
Specifically a hoodie with a zipper. Often shortened to ジップパーカー in casual speech.
Referring to the thick, soft fabric used for sweatshirts, or describing something as sweatshirt-like.
Means 'sweatshirt material' or 'fleece fabric'. Used when talking about the fabric itself.
Both mean sweatshirt, but スウェット is more modern and common among younger people. トレーナー is slightly older and often associated with school gym clothes or basic sportswear. In many situations they are interchangeable.
Are you going to wear a sweatshirt or a trainer?
I bought a new sweatshirt.
This sweatshirt is fluffy and comfortable.
I always wear a sweatshirt during club activities.
New sweatshirts have arrived.
The standard word for a hoodie or hooded sweatshirt. Note that パーカー can also refer to a parka (a different jacket), but in casual contexts it almost always means a hoodie.
I put on the hood of my sweatshirt.
This hoodie is warm with a fleece lining.
A loanword from English 'hoodie'. Used especially in fashion contexts or by younger people. Less common than パーカー but understood.
I want a hoodie from that brand.
Zip-up hoodies are easy to take on and off and convenient.
Shortened form of ジップアップパーカー, very common in casual conversation.
I threw on a zip-up hoodie and went out today.
These pants are made of sweatshirt material.
Literally 'brushed lining', refers to the soft fleece interior of many sweatshirts. Often used in product descriptions.
A fleece-lined sweatshirt is warm.
In Japanese, パーカー almost always means a hoodie, not a heavy winter parka. If you mean a parka jacket, use パーカ (with a short final vowel) or ミリタリーパーカー, but it's less common.
He was wearing a gray hoodie.