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カッターシャツ

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Meanings

1

noun

dress shirt; business shirt; formal shirt

Refers to a long-sleeved button-up shirt worn in formal or business settings. Originates from a brand name for a sports shirt, but now used broadly for dress shirts. Often contrasted with ワイシャツ (white dress shirt).

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from cutter shirt

See also: ワイシャツ

2

noun

school uniform shirt

Specifically a shirt worn as part of a school uniform, typically a button-up shirt. Common in contexts like 学生服のカッターシャツ.

3

noun

shirt with non-detachable cuffs and collar

Describes a shirt whose cuffs and collar are sewn on and not removable, as opposed to shirts with detachable stiff collars. This is a technical distinction sometimes made in clothing descriptions.